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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Leasehold and cladding reforms are key parts of King’s Speech
At the State Opening of Parliament, King Charles confirmed the Government’s promise to reform leasehold and speed up unsafe cladding repairs.
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What ‘Prime Minister’ Andy Burnham could mean for housing
Manchester’s Mayor is the favourite to replace Sir Keir Starmer as Prime Minister – and is calling for lower rents.
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Tenants hit ‘cost of rent day’ in May
Generation Rent Chief Executive Ben Twomey is demanding ministers “slam on the brakes” as soaring rents swallow more of tenants’ income.
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Housing market awaits King’s Speech clarity
The King’s Speech tomorrow will set out the Government’s legislative programme and is expected to include housing reforms.
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Greens promise ‘rogue landlord taskforce’ after big election win
The Green Party swept to victory in major London borough with the pledge to "drive compliance across the PRS".
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Is the Renters’ Rights Act the housing nirvana Labour promised?
While industry seniors and Ministers have applauded the legislation, others point out its red tape is already having unintended consequences.
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Rent appeals will overwhelm tribunals
The Tribunal system will not be able to cope with the increase in rent appeals, claims RE:UK's Kate Butler.
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Liverpool considers extending selective licensing scheme
Existing licensing scheme has helped raise standards, but there are still non-compliance issues, says Cllr Hetty Wood.
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Ministers urged to speed up home sales reforms
Florence Eshalomi MP has called on the Housing Minister to take “clear action” to improve the buying and selling process.
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ACORN names Lambeth candidates who fail to back its housing policies
Housing pressure group has asked election candidates to publicly back rent controls and tougher action on rogue landlords.
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