Vendor is awarded £700 in compensation after Williams' Way is criticised for 'lack of diligence' when checking buyers' finances.
Read MoreThird agent involved in Burnham cartel case is banned from being a director
Graham Thompson was the boss of Somerset firm Saxon PS Ltd, one of seven estate agencies in Burnham-on-Sea involved in the scandal.
Read MoreIs leasehold about to be replaced with commonhold?
Legal experts say there is growing body of support for the move, but warn that commonhold is far from perfect form of home ownership.
Read MoreCorbyn’s latest idea: Ban ‘Permitted Development’ conversion of offices into flats
Shadow Housing Secretary John Healey says too many of these 'PD' apartment blocks are sub-standard and often in business parks.
Read MoreCode of conduct needed for letting agents and landlords to stop DSS discrimination, says CEO
Glynis Frew was one of three senior lettings industry figures to be asked yesterday by MPs how to stop landlords discriminating against tenants in receipt of benefits.
Read MoreFoxtons denies ‘bait and switch’ tactics in case of London couple
Newspaper investigation reveals couple were shown flat not available to rent and then given keys to smaller unit downstairs.
Read MoreLetting agency fined £50,000 over safety failures at two HMOs
Agency based in North London which operated two properties in Hertfordshire admits 18 offences.
Read MoreNew Trading Standards ‘police force’ for England and Wales revealed
A new national ‘police force’ with dedicated teams for both sales and lettings has been announced, the first of its kind in the UK. The private rental sector is to be monitored…
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