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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How successful has Khan’s rogue letting agent checker really been?
Mayor has been bragging on Twitter about the success of his online tool since launching it last May but has been choosy about which data to promote.
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Number of money laundering SARs made by estate agents drops
Although number of Suspicious Activity Reports increased across all industries, agents made 10.5% fewer reports to the NCA.
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Government’s stalling on AML will put agents at risk
The government is supposed to implement the latest AML regulations by 20th January but has so far done nothing, says John Dobson.
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Online letting agency apologises for featuring another unlicensed HMO
Spotahome says it has now taken measures to prevent booking at the property on its platform. Similar unlicensed properties were featured on its platform earlier this year.
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Ipsos Mori poll reveals overwhelming public support for rent controls
Despite industry opposition voters have signalled their support for the idea but the poll didn't outline exactly what kind of rent controls were meant.
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Agents given 11 extra weeks to comply with new Welsh holding deposits law
The decision by the Housing Minister Julie James follows meeting a with representatives of ARLA Propertymark, including its Chief Executive and Welsh board member.
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Leading industry figure claims Reservation Agreements being ‘foisted’ on industry
Buying agent and media pundit Henry Pryor has also claimed that the agreements will not speed up the process as intended.
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General Election latest: Conservatives make a U-turn on rent controls
Housing secretary Robert Jenrick said in November that rent controls were 'dead in the water' but has now revealed that limits on rises during tenancies will be outlawed.
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Guest blog: Managing agents need to realise that the days of leasehold are numbered
Simon Davies rebuffs claims made by Property management firm Estates and Management, that scrapping ground rents could be a disaster for leaseholders.
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Are estate agents facing a property fraud epidemic?
Recent figures from two leading government organisations suggest property fraud is increasing, so we asked the experts at the coal face to comment.
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