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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10-minute refresher: leasehold extensions
Agents selling flats need to understand the complexities of leasehold extensions, says Michael Zucker BA FRICS, Head of the Professional…
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In The Red
When a tenant doesn’t pay the rent, is it really the letting agent’s fault? Not necessarily, says Katrine Sporle, The…
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Time to wage war on fair pay?
Property businesses have found themselves in very hot water with HMRC for failing to pay staff the National Minimum Wage,…
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Lettings fees: cap or outright ban?
The push to ban lettings fees to tenants is gathering momentum, but Isobel Thomson, Chief Executive, National Approved Letting Scheme…
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Don’t get washed up by money laundering rules
After Channel 4’s exposé, From Russia with Cash, RICS expelled a member for his role in money laundering, so, says…
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Liability for search results
What if a search fails to mention land earmarked for a new town, asks Katrine Sporle, The Property Ombudsman?
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‘Auctions must be accurate on the internet’ says Ombudsman
Telephone bidding at auction may seem easier, but it brings extra responsibilities to both the buyer and the agent, says…
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The curious story of the dog and the licence…
In the curious story of the dog and the licence, the agent was the one in the doghouse, says Katrine…
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