News Archive: legal issues

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04, 2007 October:

New-build crisis 'intensifies'

The UK is suffering from a major shortfall in new-build homes...

21, 2007 September:

Government risks missing CO2 housing targets

The Government is at risk of failing to meet CO2 targets on new housing, reports Jon Land in www.24dash.com...

20, 2007 September:

Discover the Americas at the Property Investor Show!

Don’t miss out on your chance to gain key insights into Latin America’s most exciting property markets...

19, 2007 September:

New proposals to boost house-building

Housing and Planning Minister Yvette Cooper has unveiled a major £500m package of proposals to accelerate the building of the homes families and first-time buyers desperately need...

18, 2007 September:

Call for new regulator to protect residents

The Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) has called for the role of a new regulator to ensure all residents in affordable housing are protected to the same degree...

06, 2007 September:

Romania will 'rule Europe'

Romania is set to be Europe's number one investment destination over the next 10 years...

05, 2007 September:

Croatian obstacles 'cause for concern'

Current Croatian property laws pose significant barriers to foreign investors...

10, 2007 August:

Good progress with new housing licensing laws

Landlords and councils are progressing well with new housing licensing laws according to a comprehensive survey released this week by LACORS, the Local Authorities Coordinators of Regulatory Services...

Lenders cleaning up act on mortgage exit fees

The Financial Services Authority is working to ensure that borrowers don’t receive any nasty surprises when they try to redeem their mortgage...

09, 2007 August:

Invest in Australia’s next growth cycle!

Local investors are returning to the east coast markets of Australia as record vacancy rates continue to drive up rental returns, reports Home Port Property...

08, 2007 August:

Controversial HIPS defy critics’ doubts

Pack providers have defied the critics, turning around real-time orders for Home Information Packs (HIPs) in under 48 hours, reports the Association for Home Information Pack Providers (AHIPP)...

UK missing out on £2.7 billion of pensions cash

UK pensioners are collectively throwing away £2.7 billion through not claiming pension credits and making unnecessary tax payments, reports Unbiased.co.uk...

06, 2007 August:

Greening new build around the world

With the world feeling the effects of climate change, developers around the world are becoming ever more aware of the need reduce their carbon emissions...

SW home owners urged to sign up to flood defences

The Environment Agency has renewed its appeal for people to sign-up to the free Flood Warnings Direct system...

26, 2007 July:

Property scandal rocks 'Murky Marbella'

22 Marbella officials have been charged with bribery, embezzlement and fraud...

25, 2007 July:

Dubai: Boom or bust?

A property expert provides an overview of the Dubai property market...

23, 2007 July:

New law targets rogue agents

A new law forcing agents to succumb to further regulation has been welcomed by the NAEA...

20, 2007 July:

Homeowners should 'embrace' wardens!

Homeowners should welcome an increase in the number of traffic wardens and burglar alarms...

02, 2007 July:

Brits in home repairs shock

Brits forked-out a massive £48.7 billion on unexpected bills over the last 12 months, with home repairs bleeding householders dry…

28, 2007 June:

Greedy builders cause 'misery'

Small rooms, tiny gardens and low ceilings are standard features of many inadequate new build homes...

26, 2007 June:

EC action on `holiday scams'

The European Commission has announced plans to crack down on bogus "Holiday Club" scams...

22, 2007 June:

OFT springs housing surprise

The OFT has announced a surprise review of the UK's housebuilding industry...

OZ estate agent ‘quoting scam’

Illegal under-quoting of auction prices is rife in Sydney...

07, 2007 June:

‘Devious’ white paper slammed

Changes to the planning system could kill off loft conversions...

Buyers love ‘Inflationary wrecks’

Why are buyers seduced into paying top prices for houses that might have foxes living in the kitchen...?

06, 2007 June:

Brits build SA dream homes

Brits are flocking to SA to build their dream homes...

Housing starts ‘piecemeal’

Applications to build new homes across the UK have increased by a small percentage...

05, 2007 June:

SA buyers bemoan ‘complex’ new law

The new and very unpopular National Credit Act comes into effect in South Africa this month...

Spain targets rogue brokers

The Spanish authorities have declared war on rogue mortgage brokers…

30, 2007 May:

Britain’s burglary hotspots

Householders in the north are more likely to be burgled than anyone else in Britain...

29, 2007 May:

‘Shut-out’ for nightmare neighbours

Persistent nuisance neighbours face having their homes closed and sealed under proposed new powers for police and councils…

23, 2007 May:

For returns of up to 75%, look to the Caribbean…

Port St George Investments Ltd is offering a unique and exciting opportunity to get involved in a new development in the Bahamas at the pre-planning stage...

Spanish law to curb ‘rip-off- prices

Come 1 July, Spain will have a new land law aimed at part in curbing ‘exorbitant house prices’, reports Fly2Let…

22, 2007 May:

Scam-busting site launched

A new website has been launched to help guide buyers and sellers through possible scams and other pitfalls of the property market in the UK...

18, 2007 May:

FSA warns of BTL ‘fraud’

The Financial Services Authority has revealed that it has uncovered several instances of buy-to-let property investors lying to bank lenders...

11, 2007 May:

Dollar’s descent sparks US bargain hunt

As the dollar continues to slide against the pound, the number of enquiries about USA property on TheMoveChannel.com has risen sharply this month...

09, 2007 May:

Spanish property laws to be tightened

The Spanish property market is to become safer for investors…

08, 2007 May:

Brown to tackle homes shortage

A major building programme to increase the supply of affordable homes is expected to be a centre-piece of Gordon Brown's agenda, reports The Guardian…

01, 2007 May:

Cyprus confirms ‘Cultural Centre’

The construction of the Cyprus Cultural Centre has been approved - a development expected to boost the island’s tourism and property sectors...

30, 2007 April:

Overseas agents slam 'unfair' treatment

Many criticisms have been levied at overseas real estate agents over the years...

26, 2007 April:

High returns in Turkey if you’re quick off the mark…

Intrepid Investments reveal a rare and exciting opportunity to reap the benefits of getting in right at the start of a development on the Cesme peninsular...

20, 2007 April:

‘long term’ Germany not a ‘quick buck’ bet

Germany is a place for long-term investments, overseas property advisor Amberlamb has advised…

19, 2007 April:

Oz has best protection racket

When it comes to legal rights and protection, Australia is one of the best countries in the world to invest in property, a new survey has revealed...

13, 2007 April:

Belfast slum scandal exposed

Belfast City Council has vowed to crack down on slum properties after the Belfast Telegraph revealed shocking widespread living conditions…

05, 2007 April:

Planners order demolition of 'dream house'

A £400,000 house built without planning permission in a picturesque village must be knocked down, reports The Guardian…

02, 2007 April:

Don’t go it alone in Spain

Investors should take the utmost care when buying property in Spain, Homes Worldwide advise...

29, 2007 March:

Rogue estate agents targeted in Bulgaria

A campaign targeting rogue estate agents has been launched in Bulgaria...

28, 2007 March:

Marbella corruption scandal explodes

The Spanish Government has taken the landmark decision to dissolve Marbella's town council a long investigation into a multi-billion property scandal.

New Zealand declares war on rogue estate agents

After a number of recent incidents, the head of the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) has called for a dramatic increase in the penalties that can be imposed on rogue estate agents…