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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It’s time to police Airbnb and other short-lets platforms, says Lord Best
Lord Best, architect of the RoPA proposals that will see estate agents regulated by 2022, says such a huge housing sector can no longer carry on unsupervised.
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What a stink! New septic tank rules set to upset rural sales
Upgrading the tanks can be costly and failure to react could cost even more when buyers lower their offers or walk away from a purchase.
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Rent controls have ‘failed across the world, and would do in London’
Claim is made by Residential Landlords Association after it looked at schemes in US, Italy, Sweden and Germany all of which made renting more difficult.
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Three estate agencies expelled from The Property Ombudsman scheme
Three estate agents have been expelled by The Property Ombudsman all for failing to pass on rent to landlords.
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Industry stars to gather today at Parliament to get their qualifications awards
Lord Best is hosting the annual Propertymark gala event at the House of Lords as the government prepares to introduce compulsory NVQ Level 3 qualifications.
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Will Brexit prevent estate agents working in the EU?
Bill put forward by the Prime Minister yesterday makes no mention of how Brexit will affect schemes such as the European Professional Card for estate agents.
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Court freezes assets of family behind collapsed holiday home firm
High Court of Justice says assets including a Range Rover, Porsche and two family homes cannot be moved or sold until the end of October.
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Managing agents could be sued under selective licensing laws
Prediction is made by leading legal expert based on experience of Liverpool agent who was hit with a bill of almost £4,000 and a criminal record.
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Multi-branch conveyancing firm closed down amid dramatic scenes
The Foster Partnership ceases trading after Council for Licenced Conveyancers runs out of patience following accounting irregularities.
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Landlord given maximum £7,500 fine for ‘sham’ holiday let
Tenants moving into Edinburgh property were asked to sign a 'holiday lease' rather than a standard tenancy contract to help landlord dodge planning rules.
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