Applications to join the Propertymark Trust Class of 2025 soar
The Propertymark Trust has created a number of scholarships for those applying to their “Class of 2025”
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Letting agency fined £14k for ‘house of horrors’
The local authority found serious issues at the property, including damp and mould growth, exposed wiring, and structural collapse
Tenants facing eviction to keep the last two months’ rent as compensation – ‘concerning’ recommendation
Propertymark has criticised the advice being considered by the government
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: Property Ombudsman announces her retirement; Senior Foxtons agent joins Blenkin & Co; Rowe & Co Homes strengthens its management team
RICS strengthens rules following estate agent expulsion for misconduct
This case highlighted that RICS is not immune from those who act fraudulently
Independent estate agency expands with second branch and new co-owner
Experienced estate agent joins the business
LSL joint venture completes acquisition
The purchase adds another specialism to the company's expanding portfolio
PropTech launches recruitment drive as part of plans to create 100 new roles
The company says it is committed to making the home moving process better, faster, and more secure
Howzat for a deal as estate agency agrees big-hitting partnership
Estate agency agrees 'brand' new deal
Five-year outlook for prime rental values remains robust
The upcoming Renters Rights Bill and additional stamp duty for second homeowners is expected to restrict much-needed supply, pushing up rents
Minister ‘missed opportunity’ on leasehold reform
Yesterday’s questions on Housing, Communities, and Local Government held in the House of Commons contained reassuring commitments from the UK government
Family-run estate agency completes third acquisition
Estate agency continues to expand
Working from home is ‘not proper work’, says former M&S boss
Should home based estate agent jobs be a thing of the past?
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: Spicerhaart appoints acquisitions director to supercharge expansion plan; Carter Jonas' new national head of residential sales; Lucy Clifton joins Westbourne Homes
Leaders Romans Group agrees three-year deal with PropTech platform
PropTech has streamlined its processes to appeal to agents
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Agents need to stay ahead of evolving regulations
Fewer than one in 10 homes will be free from a stamp duty charge from April
From 1 April, every region of England will see a significant reduction in stamp duty free property stock
Agency growth stunted by regulatory changes, says industry report
The report shows that amid an increasingly complex regulatory landscape, nearly three-quarters of businesses are concerned about their ability to stay compliant
OnTheMarket agrees new partnership with Build to Rent agency
Letting agency currently manages more than 1,200 Built to Rent units nationwide
Regional Propertymark Conferences kick off next week – list of dates and locations
Members of the professional body can gain free entry