Regulation & Law
News articles looking at national legislation and local regulation and the application of law to the residential property industry.
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Landlords demand changes to PRS reform ahead of MPs debate
Ben Beadle, CEO of the NRLA warns that landlords must be onboard with the Renters Reform Bill, before its second reading.
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Thorny issue of pooled client accounts under Westminster scrutiny
Conservative MP Kelly Tollhurst received assurances from HM Treasury that action will be taken to reform anti-money laundering procedures.
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Cambridge latest city to consider restricting short lets
The city has become a hotbed of Airbnb lets, according to opposition Lib Dem councillors, who are calling for action.
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‘Landlords are worried by renting reforms, but it’s not an exodus’
Leaders Romans' lettings boss says although a quarter of landlords are considering offloading properties, it's not all about the Renters (Reform) Bill.
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‘Abhorrent and vile’ estate agency faces £119,000 costs after prosecution
The Council took action against SB Lets last year following complaints from tenants about harassment including threats by email.
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Labour WILL regulate estate agents says Shadow Minister
Propertymark welcomes Matthew Pennycook's commitment to introduce the RoPA regulations if Labour wins the General Election.
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WARNING: Agents must have robust ‘source of funds’ process
Martin Cheek says protecting transactions from criminal gangs, who are highly skilled at hiding their dirty money, is vital for estate agents.
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Industry group launches initiative to improve property sales
Home Buying and Selling Group Chair Kate Faulkner says estate agents can help by testing and piloting new ways of moving home.
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Propertymark chief urges Labour to regulate estate agents
Nathan Emerson, the trade body's CEO, says a Labour Government should license agents and introduce a code of practice.
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HMRC warns property industry over new tax avoidance scheme
Private landlords can end up paying more tax, as well as interest, fines and fees, after adopting a 'hybrid business model', HMRC says.
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