Regulation & Law
News articles looking at national legislation and local regulation and the application of law to the residential property industry.
-
Conveyancers demand Government steps up to the table on reform
The Council for Licensed Conveyancers says they’ve done all that they can and now is the time for the Government to take the lead to drive forward homebuying reform.
Read More » -
AML conundrum: How ‘dirty cash’ represents such a risk to estate agents
Money talks, as the song goes, but the gap between anti-money laundering regulation and its implementation is causing serious issues for estate agents, says Simon Luke.
Read More » -
Labour promises ‘pro-tenant’ renting charter during first 100 days of power
Shadow housing minister Lisa Nandy reveals her plans for letting agents, landlords and tenants during annual conference.
Read More » -
New insurance scheme to free up surveyors and clear cladding backlog
A government-backed indemnity is designed to give surveyors confidence to assess buildings with cladding.
Read More » -
Letting agents slam Government over ‘risky’ renting reform plans
Detail report from TLIC outlines the danger of banning Section 21 evictions AND fixed-term tenancies in one go, among other things.
Read More » -
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.
Read More » -
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.
Read More » -
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.
Read More » -
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.
Read More » -
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.
Read More »
