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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New mould ‘rules’ for landlords and agents after toddler death
Every landlord in the country will have to make certain that their tenants are housed in decent homes and are treated with both dignity and fairness.
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Government must fund Net Zero changes, Propertymark urges
The industry body says homeowners and landlords cannot be expected to replace gas boilers without help.
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Scotland’s letting agency qualifications need to be enforced
Enforcement of Scotland’s mandatory qualifications for letting agents is vital for success, says association leader.
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Leaseholders face new questions on building safety
The Law Society says property forms requiring extra information from leaseholders will help buyers secure a mortgage.
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Banks still hindering letting agents, warns Propertymark
Letting agents are still finding it hard to maintain their pooled client accounts from high street banks who continue to misinterpret anti-money laundering regulations.
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Leading agencies call for Government to reinstate tax relief for landlords
Foxtons and Benham and Reeves have joined a chorus of industry experts backing a petition calling for the government to reinstate tax relief for landlords.
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‘Dead in the water’ – landlords condemn Government’s energy efficiency dream
The NRLA says the Government has stalled on its pledge to make PRS homes meet energy performance targets.
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Four in 10 landlords want Capital Gains Tax changes reversed
But Jonathan Samuels, CEO of Octane Capital says the demise of the landlord has been much exaggerated, according to survey results.
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Propertymark beefs up compliance team with Kitchenside appointment
Darren Kitchenside has joined Propertymark’s Audit Team as it begins to roll out its Calm about Compliance support service.
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Russian oligarchs face $95 billion black hole thanks to sanctions
AML expert Martin Cheek, highlights new data revealing oligarchs' losses of $300 million per day since the country’s invasion of Ukraine.
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