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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Rent controls can cut welfare bill, says MP
The Government should not rule out introducing rent controls to help cut the welfare bill, Labour MP Margaret Mullane says.
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Big fines as Welsh rental licensing deadline looms
NRLA warns landlords and agents to check licences, with hundreds prosecuted since Rent Smart Wales was launched.
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Speculation rife about new Chancellor and property taxes
The leading contenders to replace Rachel Reeves at the Treasury hold different views on property taxation.
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Homebuying process must not be sacrificed in rush to digital
Digital reforms may weaken the legal safeguards underpinning home purchases, says Conveyancing Task Force.
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Rule changes leads to loss of 2,000 HMO beds
A growing number of landlords believe it is the right time to sell up, says YieldMe's James Biddle.
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Landlord’s £20,000 fine overturned after council runs out of time
High penalties are being imposed on landlords for minor indiscretions without any warning, warns London Property Licensing’s Richard Tacagni.
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Stamp Duty ‘crushing’ housing market, Hamptons warns
Tax bills for homebuyers rocketed nearly 200% since 2015, the agency says, which is holding back the market.
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Ombudsman adjudicating in rent-to-rent dispute with agency
This post has been taken down as the case is still in progress. It will be reported when a final adjudication is given by TPO.
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LRG boss gives Burnham a property wishlist
Housing must sit at the heart of economic growth while the Government avoids excessive intervention, says LRG boss Michael Cook.
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Government crackdowns on serious rental hazards
Councils gain stronger powers to tackle dangerous rental homes from today, 23rd June, says Housing Secretary Steve Reed.
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