Few sellers have dropped the asking price for their properties for the first time this year, a survey by the properly website Rightmove has found.

Reforms announced by the Financial Services Authority (FSA) could further depress the recovery of house prices, experts have warned.

The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has launched a booklet to help retailers make significant property cost savings through better engagement with landlords.

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