Regulation

Property Ombudsman Jul 28, 2010

Christopher Hamer, The Property Ombudsman, reports on contentious issues with tenants: dissatisfaction, aggravation and communication.

Landlords escape red tape Jul 16, 2010

The new Government has ‘pulled the Rugg’ on proposed PRS regulation. Sheila Manchester looks at the ramifications.

Christopher Hamer, The Property Ombudsman, on references Mar 31, 2010

Christopher Hamer, The Property Ombudsman, says that insufficient attention to references can prove costly for agents.

Regulation concern among landlords Feb 18, 2010

58 per cent of landlords say they are worried about the level of regulation required in relation to the running of their business, says John Heron of Paragon Mortgages.

The Property Ombudsman column Feb 15, 2010

Christopher Hamer, The Property Ombudsman, suggests that talking to your clients can avoid complaints.

Agents panic as deadline looms Jan 4, 2010

Massive fines threaten thousands of estate agents who have not yet registered with the OFT.

The Property Ombudsman: deposit registration Dec 1, 2009

Christopher Hamer, The Property Ombudsman, advises on the difference between complaints about registering a tenancy and the return of a deposit.

Mortgage industry faces regulation Oct 21, 2009

No more 'liar loans' as proposed tighter lending rules by the FSA are unveiled in the FSA Mortgage Market Review

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