Rayner announces plan for property agents watchdog
Housing secretary Angela Rayner says property agents would need licences under proposed changes for England and Wales, alongside caps on some charges to leaseholders.
Housing secretary Angela Rayner says property agents would need licences under proposed changes for England and Wales, alongside caps on some charges to leaseholders.
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