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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New twist in EWS1 scandal as BBC and RICS wade in
The BBC has picked up on a story that The Neg broke last week about invalid EWS1 forms and has spoken to one of those involved.
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‘Rent in advance is widespread and needs to be banned’
The comments have been made by tenants' rights campaigner Tom Darling in a national newspaper article about rent in advance ban.
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Trade body to fight London council’s controversial board ban
Industry body tells Westminster Council that members’ ‘high professional standards’ mean sales and lettings boards ban should not apply to them.
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‘Applause and warnings as leasehold extension reform goes live’
While abolishing two-year wait for leasehold buyers to extend problems with Land Registry, the backlog could muddy the waters, warns expert, Katie Cohen.
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‘Softer’ rent controls in Scotland applauded as Bill progresses
Predictability of the cap system has been welcomed by Propertymark but industry body expresses concern it will deter investment.
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Landlord fined £20,000 for ‘failing in his duty and putting tenants at risk’
Hussan Redha Hussain has been fined £20,000 after ignoring repeated warnings from Councillor Richard Overton at Telford & Wrekin Council to make urgent improvements to his property.
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Selective licensing proposed for ‘one of most deprived UK areas’
North East Lincolnshire Council claims it will raise standards, reduce crime and help tackle anti-social behaviour in Grimsby.
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New cladding problems put 1,000s of sales at risk says MP
Estates agents will find it almost impossible to sell flats in London after problems with EWS1 forms signed off by a 'prolific' assessor.
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Minister admits faulty insulation fitted in thousands of homes
Nearly 40 contractors have been suspended from installing insulation under Government schemes after serious issues identified.
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Industry heavyweights gather to tackle impact of Renters’ Rights Bill
The ‘seismic legislation’ making its way through Parliament has brought the property industry together to discuss their hopes and fears.
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