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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Scottish property tax revenue up an ‘extraordinary’ 750% in ten years
Money raised from the Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT) has increased from just £7m in April 2015 to £61m in April 2025, says leading Scottish estate agent.
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‘Let only’ agents NOT liable for unlicensed HMOs – landmark ruling
Upper Tribunal overturns letting agency’s fine and provides clear guidance on who is liable for unlicensed HMO fines.
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Pet insurance U-turn attacked by letting agents and property lawyers
The Government's decision to drop a requirement for tenants to have insurance for pets from the Renters' Rights Bill, is condemned by the property sector.
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HMRC fines agents more than £1 million for AML breaches
A list of 194 estate agents penalised for failing to meet anti-money laundering regulations, has been published by HMRC.
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Solicitor warns new TA6 form will cause sales delays
Legal expert Justine Simms warns new trial forms designed to speed up the transaction process will actually slow it down.
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Landlords slam ‘shoddy and outrageous’ U-turn on pet insurance
Ben Beadle at the NRLA accuses ministers of failing to listen to landlord concerns after a requirement for tenants to have pet insurance was dropped from the Renters' Rights Bill.
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Looming ban on ‘rent in advance’ driving huge rise in guarantor demand
Firm offering guarantor products says landlords and agents are waking up to the challenges presented by 'rent in advance' ban.
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‘Dreaming spires’ city council accused of siding with criminal landlords
Tenant activist group says Oxford council is failing to protect renters and is demanding ‘culture change.’
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Big city council awards £8m contracts to ‘concerning’ private landlord
Phoenix Properties boss William Lennie passes council 'diligence test' despite previously pleading guilty to running unregistered lets and unlicensed HMOs.
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City mayor reveals huge jump in fines for landlords following crackdown
New specialist housing teams issue 113 civil penalties as authorities make use of strengthened powers to target ‘criminal property owners.’
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