The trade body argues that dealing with HMRC and Trading Standards can be incredibly stressful, and compliance requirements in general can feel like a headache for many agents.

Propertymark says its compliance team are visiting members in their offices every day, identifying areas that are vulnerable to enforcement action and helping members to make the changes they need before they get fined or prosecuted.

David Oliver, head of compliance at Propertymark, said: “The prospect of a visit in any capacity from a compliance team can sound daunting; however, we’re here to break the mould and provide agents with the reassurance and security or a non-judgemental service. With ongoing regulatory changes, and consistent hurdles to tackle as an agent, the team are here to help take some of the pressure away.”