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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Foxtons accused of sending demand for banned tenant fee
Tenant claims he was billed for £200 check-out fee when he moved out of his south London rental flat.
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Landlord optimism rises as worries ease, study reveals
Despite regulatory and cost pressures, landlords say they are adapting to the new operating environment.
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North West landlords fear “financial ruin” as new scheme launches
Councillor warns rising licence costs in one of the country’s most deprived areas are forcing smaller landlords to consider quitting.
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Conveyancers hit back at Government over tax advice proposal
The Chairman of The Society of Licensed Conveyancers has slammed the Government's proposal to require conveyancers who submit Stamp Duty returns, to register as tax advisers.
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Fraudsters hijack letting agency identity in rental scam
Short-term holiday let used to stage fake tenancy viewings and extract upfront rent and deposits.
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London borough brings in some of the country’s toughest landlord rules
Brent’s licensing schemes now cover all types of HMOs as well as standard rental homes – and all are held on a central database for enforcement.
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Government cash grab risks higher fees and delays for homebuyers, warn conveyancers
Plan to take away client account interest risks slowing property transactions as conveyancing firms lose vital funds.
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Estate agents forced to issue guidance after solicitor’s closure
The shock shutdown of north-west legal firm Butterworths Solicitors has left property transactions in limbo.
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Propertymark launches independent board to separate regulation and representation
The major change, headed by Bill Butler, is designed to strengthen consumer protection and embed public-interest oversight at the heart of the estate agency body.
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‘Act now’ landlords warned ahead of new digital tax rules coming into force
Craig Ogilvie at HMRC says landlords earning rental income over £50,000 per year must comply with Making Tax Digital requirements from April.
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