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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New landlord fines are ‘pointless’ if not enforced
Increasing fines on landlords “misses the point”, warns Ben Beadle, the NRLA's Chief Executive.
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Keir Starmer resignation – industry reaction
Keir Starmer has resigned in an emotional speech outside of Number 10 this morning.
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Burnham’s win – property industry reaction
Ex-Mayor has overseen a major housebuilding programme in Manchester, but there are questions about how any new initiatives would be funded.
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Agents react to new RoPA rules announcement
Lord Best's recommendations have finally been picked up by the Government with a new code of practice and mandatory qualifications.
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Wales ‘isn’t waiting’ for Westminster to fix property transactions
A new group called Move Wales brings independent agents together with conveyancers and brokers to tackle transaction issues.
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Concerns raised about new mandatory sales packs
The Government has officially announced plans to introduce mandatory sales packs, aimed at giving buyers more information upfront.
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Simplify Right to Rent guidance, urges Propertymark
Agents need clearer guidance and practical tools to help them comply with Right to Rent rules.
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Government considers ending insured deposits
Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook says there is growing evidence of fraud risk for insured deposit schemes.
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Calls for 5% Stamp Duty threshold to change, saving £12.5k
The 5% Stamp Duty band between £250,000 and £925,000 is proving to be a "disincentive to move", claims Zoopla's Richard Donnell.
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Landlord Warm Homes support vital, says committee
Lower-income landlords must be prioritised for support, or they may be unable to fund retrofit work, the Government is warned.
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