Ministers crack down on buy-to-let rip-offs
News Article 11 May 2005
The government has launched a High Court bid to close down six property firms it is concerned are exploiting "get rich quick" schemes.
Property firms face DPEI crackdown
Press Review 11 May 2005
Ministers are mounting a crackdown on large buy-to-let property schemes which are funding the construction of high rise tower blocks.
Ministers to monitor property leases
Press Review 16 March 2005
The property industry has welcomed a government commitment not to legislate on reforming the leasing system.
Elderly spared equity release tax
Press Review 8 March 2005
Elderly people who take equity out of their homes are not to be taxed on their windfall, following a change in new tax rules announced by the government yesterday.
Treasury predicts house price fall
Press Review 3 February 2005
Treasury predictions released under the Freedom of Information Act estimate that house prices will fall by one per cent this year, the FT reports.
House prices encourage self-employment
Press Review 8 October 2004
Rising house prices and equity release schemes have resulted in an increase in the number of self-employed workers lured by the appeal of going it alone, the ONS has revealed.
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House prices continue to grow says ODPM
Press Review 14 September 2004
Figures released yesterday by the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister found a two per cent rise in house prices in July.
Estate agents to join compensation schemes
Press Review 23 July 2004
Homeowners who lose out because of dubious practice by estate agents will have access to a compulsory compensation system under proposals announced on Thursday by the Department of Trade and Industry.
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Prescott to review rent law
Press Review 2 April 2004
John Prescott will next week announce plans to begin consultation on new legislation that could ban property companies from refusing lower commercial rents when contracts come up for renewal, reports today's Times.
Traditional Housing Bureau
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National Association of Estate Agents: Welcome
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British Property Federation
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