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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Scottish Government under fire for failing to address ‘housing emergency’
First Minister John Swinney is accused by trade body of failing to address Scotland's "housing emergency".
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Purplebricks ordered to pay former agent £47k in pregnancy discrimination claim
An employment tribunal concluded that Purplebricks failed to make adaptions for a young mother who had returned to work.
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Tory rising star appointed to key housing role
Katie Lam, who is seen as a possible future Conservative leader, is now the Shadow Housing Secretary.
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‘Trusted trader scheme’ to beat cowboy builders is announced
Prime Minister Andy Burnham says he wants to put cowboy builders out of business with the Government’s new Approved Code.
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Britain warned it’s next after 300% Council Tax lands
Glentree International's Trevor Abrahmsohn warns Edinburgh's 300% Council Tax premium could be applied to the rest of Britain.
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Tenant wins almost £8,000 rent repayment order
"There are consequences for landlords who break the rules," warns Haringey Council's Tammy Hymas.
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Agent accused of withholding rent claimed false Propertymark membership
A BBC investigation revealed several claims against lettings agent Tony Singh but The Neg has found more issues.
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Second homeowners face decision tomorrow on 300% council tax premium
"Second homeowners who are facing a steep Council Tax rise may sell up," warns Tom Durbin St George, of Moving Compared.
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Britain has an “acute housing crisis’… says Housing Minister
"We have an acute and entrenched housing crisis in this country," says the Minister of State for Housing and Planning Matthew Pennycook.
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Ground 4A eviction deadlines loom as new term starts
Propertymark is urging landlords to learn about how the Renters' Rights Act reforms have changed student lets.
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