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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Tax, regulation and stigma drive HMO exodus
Triple hit of tax threats, looming regulation and negative political coverage push HMO availability down 60% in worst-hit areas.
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BLOG: Reforms will reshape rental market
Property lawyer and Devonshires Partner Mark Foxcroft looks at what professionalising the Private Rented Sector really means for landlords.
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Credas launches shareable compliance wallet to speed up transactions
New digital solution promises to eliminate repeat AML checks that delay deals, as buyers’ info can be shared with 3rd parties.
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Rogue Stafford landlord fined £3,464 for failing to tackle mould
Councillor Ian Fordham praises good landlords, as Janice Pope is convicted of eight offences and is consigned to the Rogue Landlords Database.
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BREAKING: Rachel Reeves considers staggered Stamp Duty payments
After months of damaging property tax speculation, Chancellor's proposal to spread Stamp Duty payments offers timely boost for housing market.
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Emerging scandal over Welsh holiday let taxes
Government quango admits it failed to warn hundreds of owners who now face five-figure council tax bills, despite repeated claims all were contacted.
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TPO expels two London estate agencies for failing to hand over rent
Aldous Craig and JNG Estates have been expelled from The Property Ombudsman (TPO) after failing to transfer on rental payments received from tenants.
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Agents may want Stamp Duty reform, but homeowners emphatically do not
New research reveals stark divide as homeowners ‘fear consequences’ of Stamp Duty changes, whilst the majority of estate agents support them.
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North West council says strict HMO controls work
Salford Council claims it has taken a tight grip on HMO developments and that its neighbours are following its lead.
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SDLT ‘biggest barrier to homeownership’ and should be scrapped – agents
Latest research shows estate agents back Rachel Reeves’ Stamp Duty shake-up but want its abolition without a replacement tax.
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