Article: Property boss in legal battle ; A plymouth developer has told The Herald he has identified 10 'serial speculators' who he plans to sue for failing to pay up for apartments at the new pounds25 million Zero 4 building.

A plymouth developer has told The Herald he has identified 10 'serial speculators' who he plans to sue for failing to pay up for apartments at the new pounds25 million Zero 4 building.

Mike Hockin, London and Westcountry Estates Limited boss, claimed last month a number of potential buyers were reneging on deals because they have got 'cold feet' as the credit crunch bites.

He has now told The Herald he has singled out 10 of those 'serial speculators' who he believes are planning to auction off their flats - thus, he said, breaking their contracts.

Mr Hockin wants to sue those who have laid down deposits and exchanged contracts but who have so far not completed them on flats at the landmark ...

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