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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North East council bans landlord and takes control of his rentals
Rogue repeat offending landlord hit with £63,000 fine for unlicensed and unsafe Durham rental properties.
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Yet another London council clamps down on landlords
In a bid to "raise standards" and crack down on rogue landlords, Havering Council is to expand its selective licensing scheme.
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Mansion Tax branded by Tories as ‘burglars’ charter’
Conservative Party Chairman has warned Labour’s £2m council tax surcharge will publicly identify wealthy homes which will be targeted by criminals.
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Property supply not taxes will be next year’s big challenge
After a "positively tolerable" Budget, it's the supply of quality property that is the real issue, according to Trevor Abrahmsohn.
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New rules to go live on 1st January for operators of smaller drones
Estate agents who fly or operate drones weighing between 100g and 250g to photograph or film properties must now get registered and/or take a test.
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Generation Rent hails “historic” year and vows to push even harder in 2026
Campaigning group celebrates legislative wins but warns rent controls and deposit reforms are next on its agenda.
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Propertymark gives surprise backing to doubling of Rent Repayment Orders
Estate agency body offers unexpected support for expanded RRO powers despite the huge scale of potential penalties.
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‘Greedy’ landlord couple ordered to pay back £560,000 in rent or face prison
Brent Council took action against the pair who “milked £564k from illegal ‘shoebox’ flats” and "ignored the law for years".
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‘Under-the-radar’ property tax raises £5.8bn
While the headlines have been focused on budgets and Mansion taxes, rising house prices mean Rachel Reeves is raking in billions in Inheritance Tax from properties.
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Government reveals changes to Tenant Fees Act
Guidance issued on how existing rules will operate alongside the Renters’ Rights Act when key provisions take effect next year.
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