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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National landlord register takes latest step towards going live
Government has posted an ad for a £39,000-a-year civil servant to help manage the project towards its final goal in England.
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Sluggish mortgage firms blamed for property deal fall-throughs
Two-thirds of homeowners have seen deals fall through following mortgage problems, new research by specialist lender reveals.
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Propertymark delivers message on Scottish rent controls
ARLA-member letting agents meet Scotland's Tenants’ Rights Minister for discussion on rent controls at last of three roundtables.
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Cornwall council consults on PRS regulation
Cornwall Council asks for agents, landlords and tenants for input in its consultation as the latest local authority to begin a process of local PRS regulation.
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Property industry has a big heart – official
Property is one of the UK's top industries for compassionate leave, while tourism and agriculture are revealed as the worst, says a new report.
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Net zero by 2050? Here’s how housing will get there
A major initiative in the housing sector launches today at The Retrofit Challenge conference, outlining a roadmap to Net Zero for all houses in the UK.
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Spring Statement – big talk, little action
The Spring Statement was delivered by Chancellor Sunak, on a backdrop of war in Europe, rising inflation, interest rates and a worsening energy crisis. What was in it for property?
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Updated: Spring Statement preview – is Rishi listening?
The Spring Statement will be made on the backdrop of war in Europe, rampant inflation and an energy and cost of living crisis. Will property's cries for help be heard above the rest? As the BPF and Propertymark say, we can but hope.
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Legal responsibilities flummox Resident Directors
A new survey reveals nearly 90% of those legally responsible for residential developments are out of their depth.
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‘Thousands’ of leaseholders freed to sell or remortgage their homes, CMA reveals
Competition regulator has secured agreement to cancel dodgy 'doubling ground rent' clauses from leaseholds from 15 companies who bought freeholds from developer Countrywide.
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