I am so glad I found this thread because I am in the same position have been asked to pay ?500 for nothing. And from what I understand other people are also having to pay ?500 to go on the list. Then it is a race to see who gets checked first and they keep every ?500 whether you are the one who gets the flat or not, from what I understand. Maybe I have misunderstood, this, the agent I dealt with was not very clear. It would be good if the manager who posted earier would clarify this. Now I've read everything else on here there is no way I am going to keep dealings with Ludlow Thompson. The hunt is back on. If anyone has any recommendation for other agents I would really appreciate them. Thanks again.