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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Stronger planning powers for mayors proposed
Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook suggests mayors could have the new planning powers by early next year.
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Homeowners face fines for refusing Mansion Tax inspections
New details are emerging about the controversial Mansion Tax after a consultation on the proposed charge ended last month.
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Most rent disputes rule in favour of tenants – warning
LonRes research highlights the importance of setting an affordable rent correctly from the beginning of a tenancy.
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Landlord hit with £7.5k electricity safety fine
The breaches highlighted potentially dangerous works that left a mum and her four children exposed to risk of injury.
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Landlords and tenants shouldn’t be treated ‘like opponents’
Tenant demand is strengthening while many landlords are questioning their own future, says AST Assistance's Mark Dawson.
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Major council proposes tighter HMO rules for landlords
Burnley Council has revealed that it is considering tightening the planning rules around converting properties into HMOs.
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Wealth manager joins calls for Stamp Duty reform
Rathbones suggests property taxes - such as Stamp Duty - have a big influence on how people behave.
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Director ban for Signature Group property founder
Investors suffered losses of more than £4.8million as a result of false and misleading marketing material, The Insolvency Service reveals.
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Dangers of sharing too much property information online revealed
Homeowners need to be careful about how much they share online, according to Global Protect’s Colin Crowden.
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New homes near train stations to be fast-tracked
Developments near public transport will be fast-tracked but Propertymark warns this mustn't create 'isolated communities.'
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