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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Industry body calls out ‘major flaw’ in looming PRS regulation laws
Claim is made by Isobel Thomson, boss of Safeagent, following her review of the Government's recent white paper A Fairer Private Rented Sector.
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Mini Budget: Government to release land for new build and streamline planning
The Chancellor said 'Investment Zones' with accelerated planning rules will be set up in 38 areas.
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Agency and landlord win battle over ‘fair fees’ after tenants break contract
Tribunal judge deems charges for 'lost rent' and new tenancy set-up fees of over £2,000 to be reasonable.
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Failure to license block as HMO costs property firm £85,000
Oxford-based rental PBSA operator told to pay 44 tenants a whopping and 'unusual' rent repayment order following Tribunal hearing.
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Lee Rowley becomes 13th Housing Minister since 2010
Lee Rowley takes on the overarching responsibility for housing strategy, while Andrew Stephenson is handed the portfolio of Eddie Hughes, who resigned recently.
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Agents facing hefty AML fines after big rise in penalties
Figures from Credas Technologies show increase of nearly 1000% in total amount paid by estate agents for anti-money laundering breaches.
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Now is the time to really reform Stamp Duty, Chancellor Kwarteng
Veteran industry commentator and agent Trevor Abrahmsohn passes a critical eye over speculation that Stamp Duty rates will change this week.
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BREAKING: Stamp Duty to be cut in mini-budget, it is reported
The Times reports that Liz Truss will make cuts to the hated land tax on Friday in a bid to bolster economic growth and help first-time buyers.
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Purplebricks faces info request complaint weeks after new compliance head appointed
Contractors for Justice (C4J), the group behind a class legal action against the struggling agency, has reported it to the Information Commissioner.
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Selective licensing scheme hits Birmingham agents and landlords
Birmingham follows in the footsteps of neighbouring cities such as Nottingham and areas further afield such as Durham and Liverpool.
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