Vendor is awarded £700 in compensation after Williams' Way is criticised for 'lack of diligence' when checking buyers' finances.

Graham Thompson was the boss of Somerset firm Saxon PS Ltd, one of seven estate agencies in Burnham-on-Sea involved in the scandal.

Legal experts say there is growing body of support for the move, but warn that commonhold is far from perfect form of home ownership.

Shadow Housing Secretary John Healey says too many of these 'PD' apartment blocks are sub-standard and often in business parks.

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.

Newspaper investigation reveals couple were shown flat not available to rent and then given keys to smaller unit downstairs.

Agency based in North London which operated two properties in Hertfordshire admits 18 offences.

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…