Christopher Pincher says safety guidelines agreed last year enable safe viewings if they are followed by agents, viewers and landlords.
Read MoreCountrywide issues ‘key worker’ letter to help gain place for branch manager’s child
Letter from Countrywide claims employee's role has been confirmed as on Government's 'key workers list'.
Read MoreHousing minister slammed over ‘Krug plug’ for champagne
Labour counterpart says Chris Pincher's article extolling the virtues of £170-a-bottle champagne is inappropriate in current economic climate.
Read MoreEstate agents face mandatory referral fee transparency rules following shock report
Trading Standards has concluded its investigation into referral fees and recommended agents are forced to comply or face expulsion.
Read MoreEasier EPCs? Housing minister launches new ‘environmental MOT’ style service
Christopher Pincher says service will enable property professionals to check if a property has a valid EPC much more easily, and also order a new one if it does not.
Read MoreHousing minister reveals dates for Christmas bailiff evictions truce
Minister Chris Pincher reveals dates in response to a written evictions question from Liberal Democrat Richmond MP Sarah Olney.
Read MoreGovernment extends Help to Buy cut-off date to prevent deals falling apart
Minister says purchasers using Help to Buy now have until at least 30th March to complete their transactions after many sites were closed down during Covid.
Read MoreMinister rejects evictions ban extension and heralds new ‘pre-action’ rules
Housing minister says new requirements for landlords prior to a possession starting will protect tenants from unwarranted eviction, despite Labour opposition to scheme.
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