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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Landlord bats off holding deposit claim in unusual Open Rent case
The UK's largest letting agency has been cited in a battle between a landlord who kept two prospective tenants' £300 holding deposit for a flat.
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Conveyancing body launches referral fees probe after BBC investigation
Council for Licensed Conveyancers reveals BBC probe into conditional selling has persuaded it that estate agent commission for referrals needs a major overhaul.
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Trading standards warns agents to expect sanctions after TV probe
The National Trading Standards team says estate agents will face sanctions if they are caught conditional selling.
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‘Landlords need more time for Decent Homes Standard admits Minister’
Matthew Pennycook responds to MPs who say the Government is not acting quickly enough to deal with mould problems in the private rented sector.
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EMERSON: Estate agents must be impartial during home moving process
Propertymark CEO warns those involved in conditional selling that home movers must have the freedom to choose products and services that meet their needs and preferences.
Read More » Property lawyers say BBC probe into conditional selling ‘long overdue’
The Property Laywers Association says thanks must go to Panorama for shining a spotlight on the murky world of ‘conditional selling’ because 'integrity dies in darkness'.
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Estate agents should be banned from selling mortgages, says campaigner
HOA boss Paul Higgins is latest to criticise ongoing practice of conditional selling following Panorama fallout.
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Leading broker slams agents following ‘conditional selling’ BBC investigation
Samantha Lindsay says Panorama documentary sheds much-needed light on 'highly unethical' practice of conditional sales.
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Industry figure says stronger line must be taken against conditional selling
Sean Hooker says 2020 probe into practice and previous 'guidance' is being flouted by some estate agencies, as Panorama investigation has shown.
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Huge changes to FTB mortgage rules to be revealed by Chancellor
Rachel Reeves says her Treasury team is to push through a significant number of changes to lending regulations, in particular for first-time buyers, via key regulators.
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