Government concerned by estate agent 'double charges'
The Government has told ITV News it is "concerned" about the emerging practice of what it calls "double charging" by estate agents.
Empty houses 'should be confiscated' say Britons
Half of Britons agree that the government should have powers to confiscate property from owners who leave it empty, our survey with ComRes also found.
Of the 2.034 people interviewed in the survey by ITV News and ComRes, 49% of those polled agreed with the principle that the government should have more powers to confiscate empty property.
In particular, 47% thought that any landowners who leave buildings empty for more than 3 years should have the land automatically confiscated by the Government and turned into housing.
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The growing number of estate agents charging home buyers
The UK's Property Ombudsman is warning about a growing number of estate agents charging not just sellers - but also those purchasing homes.
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Barratt boss: Limiting mortgages would hit young hardest
Barratt boss says limiting mortgages would hit the young hardest while decades of under investment has pushed up the price of housing.
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Experts recommend building on green belts
An ITV News poll has revealed nearly 60 percent of people in Britain believe rising house prices are bad for the country.