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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Stamp Duty ‘crushing’ housing market, Hamptons warns
Tax bills for homebuyers rocketed nearly 200% since 2015, the agency says, which is holding back the market.
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Ombudsman adjudicating in rent-to-rent dispute with agency
This post has been taken down as the case is still in progress. It will be reported when a final adjudication is given by TPO.
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LRG boss gives Burnham a property wishlist
Housing must sit at the heart of economic growth while the Government avoids excessive intervention, says LRG boss Michael Cook.
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Government crackdowns on serious rental hazards
Councils gain stronger powers to tackle dangerous rental homes from today, 23rd June, says Housing Secretary Steve Reed.
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New landlord fines are ‘pointless’ if not enforced
Increasing fines on landlords “misses the point”, warns Ben Beadle, the NRLA's Chief Executive.
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Keir Starmer resignation – industry reaction
Keir Starmer has resigned in an emotional speech outside of Number 10 this morning.
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Burnham’s win – property industry reaction
Ex-Mayor has overseen a major housebuilding programme in Manchester, but there are questions about how any new initiatives would be funded.
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Agents react to new RoPA rules announcement
Lord Best's recommendations have finally been picked up by the Government with a new code of practice and mandatory qualifications.
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Wales ‘isn’t waiting’ for Westminster to fix property transactions
A new group called Move Wales brings independent agents together with conveyancers and brokers to tackle transaction issues.
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Concerns raised about new mandatory sales packs
The Government has officially announced plans to introduce mandatory sales packs, aimed at giving buyers more information upfront.
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