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.
Govt 'concerned' about estate agents 'double charging'
The Government has told ITV News it is "concerned" about the "emerging practice" of what it calls "double charging" by estate agents.
This is where the buyer is asked to pay a fee - which can be many thousands of pounds. A Department for Business, Innovation and Skills spokesperson said:
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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
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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.