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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Government publishes draft bill on leasehold reform
Property industry offers cautious welcome to long-awaited reforms, while warning delivery, timing and detail will be critical.
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Landlords still reluctant to go pet-friendly as Renters’ Rights Act looms
New data reveals only a marginal rise in pet-friendly rental listings ahead of rule changes in May.
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Government finally sets ground rent cap at £250
Sir Keir Starmer makes announcement on leasehold reforms on TikTok as party tensions rise over delays.
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“Cold feet” scuppers more property sales than bad surveys – but is fixable
LRG calls on ministers to back binding offers and upfront property reports to cut fall-throughs.
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Two property firms expelled by TPO for “failure” to pay compensation awards
The Property Ombudsman says the non-payment of compensation awards is rare for its members, with 99% compliance rate.
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HMRC Stamp Duty investigations double in a year
Angela Rayner case has increased scrutiny of the accuracy of Stamp Duty payments, with the taxman recovering £201m in just twelve months.
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Minister insists new warm homes rules won’t drive up rents
Official Government impact modelling warns some landlords may sell up or pass compliance costs on through higher rents.
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Starmer warned of mass Labour rebellion if leasehold reforms watered down
Former Labour Minister, Justin Madders, warns party must make good on its pledge to cap ground rents in much-delayed draft leasehold bill.
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Rent rise appeals will overwhelm tribunals under Renters’ Rights Act, warns top judge
Critics say free challenges and delayed rent uplifts will encourage speculative claims and lead to huge backlogs at First-tier Tribunals.
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Government to force councils to report extensive PRS enforcement data
Greater scrutiny of council policing of the private rented sector will lead to tougher action against rogue landlords and more prosecutions.
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