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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House theft
No, not burglary – actually stealing a house! Property fraud is reality, but there are early-warning alarms available.
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“Sellers shouldn’t shift a shed without telling the buyer.”
Christopher Hamer, The Property Ombudsman.
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Using tenant deposits
Over the years, I have received a number of complaints about agents, often instructed on a tenant find only basis,…
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Mortgage market review: Draconian measures and £3billion lost
Nigel Lewis asks, was the Mortgage Market Review a step too far?
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Money laundering legislation – why you must comply
Jeremy Leaf FRICS, reviews the current regulation of estate agents and the need for change.
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Mortgage Market Review rules explained
Samantha Hook explains the new FSA rules on borrowing for residential mortgages which come into force in 2014.
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Do we need better background checks for tenants?
As the private rented sector expands, is there a need for more stringent and better background checks, asks Marc Da…
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How to be a better lettings industry?
Jeremy Leaf looks at how we could improve the reputation of the industry.
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Watch out there’s (more) rental fraud about
A 92 per cent rise in rental fraud means agents, landlords and tenants are all at risk, says Michael Portman.
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Why use lettings software?
A good lettings software package can hold the key to rentals success, says Marc Da Silva.
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