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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Council tax revaluations ruled out by new Housing Secretary
Steve Reed removes one property tax threat from the table but with the Budget looming, concerns grow over what the Chancellor will target instead.
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Senior North East councillor demands rent caps in addition to RRB
Gateshead councillor Catherine Donovan says only rent controls will stop rogue landlords hiking prices after tenants complain.
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Landlord who punched tenant over repair complaints escapes punishment
Ombudsman has admonished Waltham Forest Council for failing to use its legal powers after a landlord physically assaulted his tenant after he complained about mould and cockroaches in an HMO.
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HMRC recovers record £107m from landlord investigations
Tax authority claws back its highest ever sum from landlords and improvements in data matching will lead to even bigger numbers.
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Big estate agency calls on Government to back build-to-rent
LRG chief warns Labour's 1.5 million homes target cannot be achieved without prioritising the BTR sector.
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Controversial ID cards ‘will streamline property transactions’
Propertymark says digital ID cards will help avoid duplication in the property buying and selling process.
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Starmer vows to double down on holiday let controls
Controversial crackdown on holiday lets will go beyond registration scheme with PM ‘determined’ to tackle housing affordability crisis.
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Winkworth summons ‘top experts’ to counter RRB confusion
Franchise group launches major training programme to cut through misinformation as industry nervousness grows over the impact of looming legislation.
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Reed under immediate pressure on leasehold reform
Housing Secretary Steve Reed must press ahead with reform of leasehold and freehold laws, trade body urges.
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Leading lettings boss warns Renters’ Rights Bill success depends on a delivery plan
Allison Thompson of LRG supports many of the steps in the Bill, but warns it must have an implementation plan.
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