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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Ground rent cap to be introduced a year early
The Government previously indicated that the £250 annual cap on ground rents would be introduced by late 2028.
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Leeds letting agent dismissed over alleged benefits discrimination
Parklane Properties says remarks about filtering out the “dross” were unacceptable and not company policy.
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Proposed mortgage reforms to widen pool of buyers
The Financial Conduct Authority has proposed the rule changes so that lenders can help borrowers who have previously struggled to get a mortgage.
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Northern MPs push Burnham to introduce Land Value Tax
Taxing land rather than properties could have a major impact on homes in high-value areas such as London and the South East.
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Government rejects calls for new HMO powers
Councils have sufficient tools to manage HMOs on a local level, says Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook.
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Digital ID fiasco sparks investment warning
MyIdentity has advised companies against further investment in digital identity systems after MPs said the Government’s plans were “doomed to fail”.
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Eviction cases ‘jumped 6%’ before Renters’ Rights Act came in
Sim Sekhon at LegalforLandlords says that "many landlords accelerated possession proceedings while Section 21 was still available".
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Legal challenge to Luton’s landlord licensing schemes fails
Licensing will “improve housing conditions”, says Councillor Alia Khan, after the council successfully defends legal challenge.
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Prime Minister champions the Renters’ Right Act
The Prime Minister has championed the Renters' Rights Act, saying it has given more rights to tenants and stopped unfair rent hikes.
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Land Registry backs trial to reduce sales fall-throughs
Giving homeowners early access to title data could cut fall-throughs caused by inaccurate property records, says RLBA’s Sally Holdway.
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