CROYDON NORTH MP Steve Reed is calling on Croydon council to regulate lettings agents in the borough after research showed “scandalously high” fees being charged to prospective tenants.   The research, carried out by Mr Reed’s office, shows that even before the deposit and

A LANDLORD has been fined following a fire in an outbuilding that left two people in hospital.   Ace Management, of Kings Avenue, Winchmore Hill, London, was ordered to pay £12,000 after admitting renting a house in Melfort Road, Thornton Heath, without being licensed to do so. Two me

A SECOND ‘property swap’ event is being planned by Croydon council following a successful pilot in New Addington.   The property swap event was staged for tenants in overcrowded homes or those needing to downsize to avoid being hit by the impending benefit cap. From April

CRYSTAL PALACE will  get Christmas lights this year – thanks to the boss of Winkworth estate agents Calum Mason playing Santa.   The lights – which I understand have been bought for a four-figure fee – could be switched on as early as tonight (Tuesday).   Calum ̵