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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Thousands more apartment and house leaseholders to get money back
Over 20,000 leaseholders helped by CMA’s investigation to date into, among other things, says CEO Sarah Cardell, ground rents.
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Government plan to abolish leaseholds will be a nightmare
RFA says move is unnecessary, impractical and unpopular and will not deliver benefits as claimed by Government.
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Council given green light for unusual EPC-linked licensing scheme
Hackney says it wants to use Selective Licensing to upgrade the fuel efficiency of its PRS stock as fuel prices soar.
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Government reveals new plans to sort out building safety problems
DLUHC calls for more evidence from leaseholders as it launches new consultation on cladding and high rises.
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‘£17m fine for gambling giant is warning for estate agents who ignore AML rules’
Claim is made by AML expert and Smartssearch boss Martin Cheek after Entain told to pay huge fine by Gambling Commission.
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Surveyors call for urgent regulation of spray foam industry
Propertymark: We don’t need another EWS1 situation to develop as homes with foam prove impossible to sell.
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Lettings firm fined £10,000 for failing to address essential work
Judge says breach was “deliberate and flagrant breach of the notice” to improve the property.
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Spicerhaart branch in Norwich ticked off by advertising watchdog
Advertising Standards Authority told firm to remove advert after complaint from member of public
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Do agents face being ‘named and shamed’ by Ministers?
DLUHC says it wants to highlight the really poor performers within social housing sectors. So is the PRS the next to face such measures?
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Agent warns Selective Licensing will ‘fan the flames of cost-of-living crisis’
North East property entrepreneur and agency owner questions viability of scheme in current climate
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