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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Inventory software company claims it has discovered a back door eviction route in RRB
The Renters' Rights Bill aims to abolish no-fault evictions but new insight from Inventory Base reveals a significant loophole that could make it easier for landlords to evict tenants.
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Tories lead charge with agents and landlords to amend Renters’ Rights Bill
Conservative Shadow Housing Minister Baroness Scott organised a meeting – including the NRLA and Dexters – to look at ways to slow the Bill down or block it.
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Fraudster admits to £8.5m conveyancing scam
Anopkumar Maudhoo splashed out proceeds of massive property fraud on boats and supercars.
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Industry warns that renting reforms will ‘damage student lets market’
Sophie Lang, ARLA Propertymark Executive for Cornwall, fronts a clutch of landlords and agents gathered by Propertymark, who are voicing their opposition to the proposed bans on rent in advance and fixed-term contracts.
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Letting agents ‘urging home owners to offer holiday lets under the radar’
Comments are made by holiday lets specialists in Brighton as Labour ministers make latest moves towards national registration scheme.
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Housing Minister: ‘Unscrupulous’ property agents will be regulated
Matthew Pennycook has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to regulation of property agents, while fielding questions in Parliament about property manager, FirstPort.
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BLOG: ‘How do we improve the conveyancing process?’
Get your ducks in a row on material information, use technology and be more communicative, says conveyancing expert, Adam Bainbridge.
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Damning report over progress of removal of dangerous cladding
The Committee of Public Accounts says progress on removing cladding in the aftermath of the Grenfell fire has been far too slow and many residents are suffering ‘appalling financial difficulties and emotional distress.’
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Big Midlands estate agency says Renters’ Rights Bill ‘should be welcomed’
DM & Co. Homes says reforms will provide clearer regulations and will reduce legal uncertainties for landlords as well as tenants.
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Agents warned breach of new material info rules could mean hefty fine or ban
Trading Standards has told estate agents to ensure material information is complete or risk heavy penalties.
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