Foxtons, the estate agent, facing class action for alleged overcharging of fees

A £80 million class action is being taken out against out Foxtons, the estate agency, over alleged overcharging of fees to tenants looking to rent property, according to The Guardian.

The case is being managed by the law firm, CaseHub, which has been advised by Counsel that tenants have a good case.  The allegation is that fees charged by Foxtons, including a £420 administration charge, £300 for name changes and £165 for checking out a property, could be illegal...