The government has revealed that the first buyers have got their keys to the government's First Homes properties in Bolsover, Cannock and Newton Aycliffe.

Housing minister tells MP that details of event fees must be 'crystal clear' when properties are marketed by estate agents and developers.

Estate agencies taking part in year-long pilot are in Battersea, Chiswick, Clapham, Putney, Wimbledon, Richmond, Kew, Cheltenham, Gloucester, Harrogate and York.

Housing minister says bailiff evictions can restart on 1st June along with a raft of other changes to the current repossession restrictions.

Christopher Pincher says safety guidelines agreed last year enable safe viewings if they are followed by agents, viewers and landlords.

Letter from Countrywide claims employee's role has been confirmed as on Government's 'key workers list'.

Labour counterpart says Chris Pincher's article extolling the virtues of £170-a-bottle champagne is inappropriate in current economic climate.

Trading Standards has concluded its investigation into referral fees and recommended agents are forced to comply or face expulsion.