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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Database of rogue agents and landlords ‘a total failure’ Freedom of Information request shows
Metro newspaper says its FOI request reveals that just 56 property agents and landlords have been blacklisted since the scheme started in 2018.
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Will new housing minister pay a heavy price for Boris loyalty?
Lia Nici has been a steadfast supporter of the PM and it's uncertain how long she will be in post.
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Landlords and agents ‘should be able to ask tenants’ for pet insurance
The NRLA says it fully supports the Government's U-turn allowing landlords to require insurance for pets.
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Well-known Welsh estate agent with celebrity connections declared bankrupt
Alan Darlow who founded a chain of estate agents in Wales and the South West plans to appeal against the legal move.
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Estate agents slam Welsh Stamp Duty hike plans for second homes
Stamp Duty or LTT variation would complicate the buying process, and negatively impact the market, says Propertymark.
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Lenders agree to release mortgages on cladded flats
Six major lenders said they are reassured by recent government moves, and will now grant mortgages on flats in blocks with cladding.
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Letting agency’s HMO fine puts property managers on high alert
Belvoir Nottingham Central is ordered to pay more than £1.7k after breaching HMO licensing rules.
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Letting agencies to face £30k fines in new enforcement drive
Trading standards has warned rogue agents in the West Midlands they could be hit with heavy penalties for not complying with regulations.
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Phew! Minister rejects move to make EICRs compulsory for homes sales
Private Members Bill introduced by peer was debated on Friday in the Lords, during which Government whip said such electrical checks would complicate house sales.
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AML alert: criminal attacks rise as gangs target property firms
New research shows that one in five companies report increased threat of money laundering and other financial crimes.
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