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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Tories promise first time buyers £5,000 home deposit boost
Shadow Chancellor Mel Stride told the Conservative Conference young people will be given a National Insurance rebate if his party wins the next General Election.
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Minimum estate agent qualifications ‘back on table’ says Government
Consultation on MCHLG reforms for home buying and selling make it clear ministers want to create a more professional property industry.
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BREAKING: Big changes for property sales and estate agents revealed
Long-promised reforms will see mandatory up-front information, binding pre-sale contracts, minimum qualifications and consumers given more information about agents and conveyancers.
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Northern council ‘declares war’ on slum landlords
Manchester's Tameside Council strips landlords of conversion rights as local opposition to Houses in Multiple Occupation grows.
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Scotland grants councils ‘shock’ unlimited second homes tax powers
'Reckless' Greens 'railroad' through amendment giving Scottish councils free rein to impose uncapped council tax premiums on second homeowners.
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Famous online estate agency fined £21,600 over unlicensed HMO
Hybrid estate agency and property owner prosecuted by Southend Council after pleading guilty to nine offences at unlicensed HMO.
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WARNING: Landlords to face more ‘mouldy homes’ legal claims
New Decent Homes Standards rules for the PRS are at least 10 years away, but legal firms are gearing up with increased advertising
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Landlords warned over rising property title fraud activity
Information gained from FOI request to Land Registry reveals criminals are using increasingly sophisticated methods to steal properties, with rental homes particularly vulnerable.
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Scottish property industry welcomes passing of more ‘collaborative’ Housing Bill
Industry federation Director says Government's shift in approach has ended investment uncertainty and calls for it to continue working in partnership with the property industry.
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Midlands estate agency hit with £15,500 tribunal fine
Andrew Cole Estates has been fined for operating without client money protection for almost five years and failing to display fees.
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