Regulation & Law
Longer-read articles looking at national legislation and local regulation and the application of law to the residential property industry.
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Naming and shaming
All agents must, by law, register with one of the three approved property redress schemes – and the system has…
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Changes to the rules of longer tenancies
Longer tenancies are now in the frame, but the idea, says Frances Burkinshaw, isn’t new. Sadly, recent changes to the…
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Communicating with clients
"Communication is child’s play these days, so keep in touch with your clients", says Katrine Sporle, The Property Ombudsman.
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Register of beneficial owners explained
The Government is calling for evidence from property investors on a new register of offshore investors owning UK property. Samantha…
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Industrial noise in a quiet location
"Viewing a property is one thing, noting noise levels is another,” says Katrine Sporle, The Property Ombudsman.
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Why the government wants to introduce a lettings fee ban
The Government has launched a consultation paper on its proposal to ban letting agent fees, but, says Sheila Manchester, it’s…
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Expert opinion: owning a share of the freehold
Barrister Mark Loveday sheds light on the implications and the deeper meaning of owning a share of the freehold of…
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Taxing problem of why house builds are stalling
David Hannah, Principal Consultant at Cornerstone Group, says that common misconceptions about taxes are causing housing projects across the country…
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Anti-money laundering – comply or die!
…can save your business! Recent legal cases on conveyancing fraud and Anti-money laundering (AML) compliance suggest that you take AML…
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