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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Government extends evictions ban once more, this time until 31st May
Housing minister says that despite Government's roadmap to Covid restrictions being wound-down, tenants still need protecting from eviction.
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Estate agency accused of paying for glowing Google reviews
Which? says London estate agency and over 40 other businesses all share the same positive reviewer, just one example of third parties gaming Google's review system.
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New RICS cladding guidance to release thousands of stranded flat owners
Changes due to come in on 5th April will enable huge numbers of desperate people to begin marketing their homes soon.
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Short-lets agency asked not to repeat cheeky market coverage claims
AirManageSuffolk had claimed that it achieved a 90% uplift in rent for landlords and 95% coverage within Suffolk.
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London agents facing CMP crackdown and fines of up to £30,000
London Trading Standards says 100 agents have already been notified of potential fines with more to follow.
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Estate agencies slammed over property listings that ignored cladding crisis
Dangers of not doing due diligence on high-rise residential property instructions highlighted by Basingstoke case.
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Footballer landlord to repay tenants £8,500 over unlicensed properties
Former professional footballer Dexter Blackstock has also been fined £24,000 for nine offences in relations to the properties.
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New series of hit show Nightmare Tenants, Slum Landlords starts tomorrow
Ten-part series of the hugely popular property TV show on Channel 5, which regularly attracts a million viewers per episode, kicks off.
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LATEST: Housing Secretary extends bailiff evictions ban extended until 31st March
Announcement made early yesterday morning prevents sanctioned possession orders from being carried out via a bailiff.
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Minister launches ‘digital identity’ revolution for home moves
DCMS minister Matt Warman says once implemented, new system will improve many areas of property market for the better.
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