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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London council bans three rogue landlords
Tribunal says landlords showed a dangerous lack of knowledge and failed to take meaningful steps to improve standards.
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Reeves rules out Help to Buy revival
Chancellor Rachel Reeves said spending on defence was a priority above incentives to boost the property market.
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Influential group of MPs calls for Stamp Duty reform
Stamp Duty cannot continue in its current form, Communities and Local Government Committee warns ministers.
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Tenants forced to live as prisoners by drug gangs
The BBC found cases where people like Jackie were unable to leave home, which was used for drug dealing.
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Ground rent cap to be introduced a year early
The Government previously indicated that the £250 annual cap on ground rents would be introduced by late 2028.
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Leeds letting agent dismissed over alleged benefits discrimination
Parklane Properties says remarks about filtering out the “dross” were unacceptable and not company policy.
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Proposed mortgage reforms to widen pool of buyers
The Financial Conduct Authority has proposed the rule changes so that lenders can help borrowers who have previously struggled to get a mortgage.
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Northern MPs push Burnham to introduce Land Value Tax
Taxing land rather than properties could have a major impact on homes in high-value areas such as London and the South East.
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Government rejects calls for new HMO powers
Councils have sufficient tools to manage HMOs on a local level, says Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook.
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Digital ID fiasco sparks investment warning
MyIdentity has advised companies against further investment in digital identity systems after MPs said the Government’s plans were “doomed to fail”.
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