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BBC Radio 4 ‘You and Yours’ – What needs to be done to protect consumers in the housing industry?

Posted on 26/05/2016 by | Comments Off on BBC Radio 4 ‘You and Yours’ – What needs to be done to protect consumers in the housing industry?

Earlier today, BBC Radio 4 You and Yours interviewed Oliver Colvile MP, chairman of the All Party Parliamentary Group Inquiry into the Quality of New Build Housing in England, looking into measures that would improve the quality of new-builds and … Continue reading →

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HBF mislead the public with misinformation, spin and ignorance on BBC Radio 4 “You and Yours”

Posted on 08/03/2016 by | Comments Off on HBF mislead the public with misinformation, spin and ignorance on BBC Radio 4 “You and Yours”

“There are lies damned lies and statistics”…Mark Twain A spokesman for the Home Builders Federation (HBF) made some exaggerated, misleading and  untrue statements regarding homebuyers’ satisfaction and protection when interviewed for the BBC Radio 4 “You and Yours” programme on new-build homes … Continue reading →

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A personal plea to Construction Minister Nick Boles

Posted on 06/12/2014 by | Comments Off on A personal plea to Construction Minister Nick Boles

Dear Mr Boles, You recently said that you regard house builders as the “unacceptable face of capitalism” after seeing first hand the shoddy workmanship of two house builders in your own constituency, adding housebuilders   “need to design beautiful places that … Continue reading →

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Why the least expensive solicitor is never the best.

Posted on 29/05/2014 by | Comments Off on Why the least expensive solicitor is never the best.

A recent report released by the Legal Ombudsman shows  a high rise in the number of complaints against solicitors – in particular against conveyancers.   One of the most serious issues that has grabbed the headlines were reports of solicitors … Continue reading →

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Estate Agents start charging house buyers fees as well as sellers

Posted on 19/05/2014 by | Comments Off on Estate Agents start charging house buyers fees as well as sellers

Talk about having your cake and eating it, greedy estate agents have started to charge desperate buyers a “finders fee” according to The Mail Online, It says those “desperate” to move to a larger home are being asked to pay … Continue reading →

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Selling your house yourself without using an estate agent

Posted on 09/12/2013 by | Comments Off on Selling your house yourself without using an estate agent

As a result of the government’s Help to Buy scheme together with a relaxation of lending criteria, Britain’s housing market is now booming. More sales will be recorded in 2013, than at any time since the 2007 boom. The increased … Continue reading →

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