Buyers could save hundreds in new house buying shakeup

Plans for a major reform of the housebuying system, which aim to cut costs, reduce delays and halve failed sales, have been unveiled by the government. Housing Secretary Steve Reed said the changes would "fix the broken system" and put more money "back into working people's pockets".Under the new proposals, sellers and estate agents will be legally required to provide key information about a property up front.The…