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 for high-volume conveyancers to be regulated
Low-value conveyancers cause “inefficiencies and process bottlenecks” and result in frustration and disjointed communication, according to the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEX).
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Big university town to crack down on shared housing
New planning restrictions have been proposed in a city where shared housing supply is already “extremely constrained”, and rental costs are rocketing.
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Landlord licensing schemes hit record high with London now a ‘minefield’
The number of new licensing areas nearly reached 50 in 2025, with London becoming the "epicentre of enforcement", according to proptech firm Kamma.
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Homebuying reforms will fail if estate agents not regulated, warns CLC
Conveyancing regulator warns reforms to the buying and selling process risk being undermined unless consistent professional standards apply across the transaction.
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North East council bans landlord and takes control of his rentals
Rogue repeat offending landlord hit with £63,000 fine for unlicensed and unsafe Durham rental properties.
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Yet another London council clamps down on landlords
In a bid to "raise standards" and crack down on rogue landlords, Havering Council is to expand its selective licensing scheme.
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Mansion Tax branded by Tories as ‘burglars’ charter’
Conservative Party Chairman has warned Labour’s £2m council tax surcharge will publicly identify wealthy homes which will be targeted by criminals.
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Property supply not taxes will be next year’s big challenge
After a "positively tolerable" Budget, it's the supply of quality property that is the real issue, according to Trevor Abrahmsohn.
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New rules to go live on 1st January for operators of smaller drones
Estate agents who fly or operate drones weighing between 100g and 250g to photograph or film properties must now get registered and/or take a test.
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Generation Rent hails “historic” year and vows to push even harder in 2026
Campaigning group celebrates legislative wins but warns rent controls and deposit reforms are next on its agenda.
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