Don’t buy a home now, London first-timers warned by Telegraph
Capital’s first-time buyers told they will get burnt if they get into market
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Status of ‘profit making’ ombudsman scheme queried in Parliament
Baroness demands to know why Property Redress Scheme was approved – and accuses minister of dodging question
Newest ombudsman says ‘reputational damage’ to agents must end
Property Redress Scheme boss calls for ‘drastic steps’ to improve standing of industry
Directors of agency spared jail after £304,000 tenancy deposits fraud
Phoney cheques paid into account hid theft from Mydeposits audits
First fall in asking prices on Rightmove so far this year
But portal says house price inflation will hit the 8% mark by end of 2014
‘Most buyers will be paying 3% Stamp Duty within two years’
Haart says Stamp Duty thresholds must be raised as prices rise but buyers drop away
Mystery over agent’s ‘tart’ email to woman viewer
Agent denies writing comments in email to prospective tenant
Third ombudsman service for estate agents launches
Scheme given clearance by Powys authority
Time on the market is down to 65 days
But Rightmove statistics highlight big regional variations
Agent tells of battle to clear his name
Agent now accepts that grabbing a baseball bat was ‘impulsive and stupid’