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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More details of turmoil at conveyancing giant Metamorph revealed
News of frozen client accounts, unpaid staff, shuttered businesses and closed offices continue from within conveyancing group.
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Agents facing tougher enforcement by councils this year as fines hit record
Total fines for London’s letting agents and landlords have increased by an average of £90,000 per month in 2022 latest analysis from Kamma has revealed.
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NTSELAT steps up consumer campaign on Material Information
The National Trading Standards Estate and Letting Agency Team has released a video for would-be home buyers and sellers explaining ‘how property listings are changing’.
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National registration scheme for short-lets confirmed in new Bill amendment
Minister and trade body confirm that first steps towards establishing national register in England have been taken.
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Consultation begins on way to pay for dangerous cladding removal
Government seeking views of property professionals on the best way to implement the new cladding levy
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Thirdfort wins certification for ID verification service
VC-backed firm's platform is approved by Government’s UK Digital Identity & Attributes Trust Framework team.
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Supplier calls for code of conduct to halt mis-selling of zero-deposit schemes
Insurer calls for deposit insurance code of conduct after Observer found tenants claimed they were coerced into signing up
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Flexible working will boost business says Hunters co-founder
Compulsory plan will see staff legally able to request job sharing and working staggered hours, as well as working from home.
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Tenants win back more than £10k in rent over HMO offence
The Property Trinunal ordered a letting agent to repay £10,600 in rent to four tenants over HMO licence failure.
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Landlords hit back at Shelter’s claims over tenants at risk from eviction
NRLA and Shelter agree the Government must unfreeze housing benefit, which is based on rental levels in 2019.
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