More agents taking pre-contract fees from prospective purchasers, claim (PIE)
According to the Guardian, “growing numbers of home buyers are in effect being charged for the privilege of having their offer accepted” – a practice banned in Scotland but not […]
TPO defends code change over buyers’ pre-contract deposits (EAT)
The Property Ombudsman’s office has defended a change to its code of practice which, according to a national newspaper, means agents in England and Wales can ask purchasers for £1,000 […]
Law Society may intervene in landmark fraud case (LSG)
The Court of Appeal will be tasked with offering landmark guidance on the liability of professionals where property is purchased through an ID fraud.