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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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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Discrimination law: is your working environment fair?
Bhavika Badola looks at discrimination law focusing on sexual orientation and it applies to property businesses in the UK.
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Home Reports – a model to follow?
Richard Groom reviews the impact of Home Reports in the Scottish housing market and canvasses views from Scottish agents.
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A river runs through it? The threats of a flood risk property
Alison Wacey, legal expert, examines a flood risk property owner’s rights and duties.
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No ban on letting agent fees…
...but the issue isn't going away, says Sheila Manchester.
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