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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Mortgage fraudster sentenced for cons totalling £200K
Adam Francis spoke to estate agents as part of his elaborate efforts to convince victims to part with cash.
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Controversial pro-Mansion Tax YouTuber quits
Gary Stevenson has built a huge following of more than 1.6 million subscribers on his Garys Economics YouTube channel.
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Most common countries for source of funds checks revealed
Most homebuyers pay in "ordinary ways" but some create a headache, says Thirdfort's Olly Thornton-Berry.
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Police launch final Suzy Lamplugh appeal on 40th anniversary
The case will become inactive from next year, although officers insist that it won't be ignored.
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Landlord fined £5,600 for property repair failures
The Clitheroe landlord pleaded guilty to failing to comply with an improvement notice and was fined a total of £5,601.54.
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Andy Burnham rules out scrapping Stamp Duty
The Prime Minister is reported to have been a fan of a scheme to replace Council Tax and Stamp Duty.
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Rayner likens housing target to her running a sub-five-hour marathon
Angela Rayner says she is keeping the "challenging" 1.5 million new homes target, but compares it to her "running a marathon in less than five hours".
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Property Tax petition hits 100,000 signatures
Petition calls for Council Tax and Stamp Duty to be replaced with a new tax, where homeowners pay 0.48% of a home’s value every year.
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Landlords pay £5k extra cost for Renters’ Rights Act
New survey reveals rising costs for landlords and a consequently more cautious approach to tenant referencing and selection.
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Leasehold campaigners welcome Rayner’s return
Leasehold campaigners have welcomed Angela Rayner back into her former role as Housing Communities and Local Government Secretary.
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