Property lawyers warn against rushed digital reforms
Property lawyers have raised concerns about the Government’s plans to accelerate digitalisation in homebuying processes, warning that insufficient consultation could...
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Government proposes homebuying reforms to cut delays
The government has announced proposed reforms to the homebuying process in England and Wales, aimed at reducing transaction times and...
Letting agent complaints rise 47% amid regulatory pressure
Complaints against letting agents in the UK increased by 47.4% in 2025, rising to 4,220 from 2,863 the previous year,...
Air conditioning debate highlights UK housing regulation concerns
Growing environmental restrictions on air conditioning in new residential developments have sparked debate about the balance between sustainability goals and...
UK sandbox delivers first real-world test of secure property data sharing
Source: bClear Communications A sandbox test has shown for the first time how trusted property data can be accessed, verified,...
Landlords face £7,000 fines over compliance failures
A proptech platform has warned that many landlords are unprepared for compliance requirements under the Renters’ Rights Act, with a...
UK Open Property roadmap aims to speed up homebuying
The Centre for Finance, Innovation and Technology has published an Open Property Roadmap for the UK homebuying market, backed by...
Letting agent successfully challenges council licensing scheme
A letting agency has successfully challenged Charnwood Borough Council’s selective licensing conditions through the First-tier Tribunal, resulting in amendments affecting...
CFIT launches roadmap as part of the Open Property Coalition
The Centre for Finance, Innovation and Technology (CFIT) has launched its Roadmap for Open Property, following the completion of the...
Tribunal overturns £24,500 HMO penalty in ‘rack rent’ case
The Upper Tribunal has overturned a £24,500 penalty issued to a landlord by Waltham Forest Council, ruling she was not...
