Officials from the Office of Fair Trading have stated that more help is needed for homebuyers in the UK from house builders. Following an investigation by the OFT, house builders are to set up a new code of conduct to address issues relating to dissatisfied customers. The investigation showed that many home buyers had experienced problems with the property or delays in terms of moving into the property, although it did describe the sector as still being ‘broadly competitive’. (more…)
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