NEWS ARCHIVES
RoPA ‘will not be what it appears to be!’ – compliance expert opposes group
David Beaumont, MD at Compliance-Matters: “The concept adding another level of control should be rejected, but it hasn’t been!”
Consumers need protection as viewings go virtual
An estate agent was unlucky to find itself called out in the press for displaying private data including on the internet via a virtual tour, not least because it could have happened to others.
New proposed property tax represents ‘a fair contribution’
Financial Secretary to the Treasury Jesse Norman: “The government wants to ensure this tax is proportionate and works as intended.”
New vendors and landlords increasingly scarce for agents as market slows
Buyers hold steady but worsening stock shortages add to mounting supply crunch
EYE poll: Has the pandemic accelerated a shift to a new way of working?
How has the pandemic changed working lives in our industry? Let us know by taking part in this industry poll.
Agent wants to boost housing supply by building on green belt land
Adam Hesse, Aston Mead’s land and planning director: “For years, we’ve been saying that building on green belt land is inevitable.”
Comings and Goings
The Guild announces senior promotions; Miles & Barr welcomes Luke Somerset; Middleton Advisors announce promotions
New portal leads management tool offers huge ‘potential’, says agent
Shropshire-based agency launches joint prop-tech venture.
OPINION: Propertymark and RICS are not trade bodies
Propertymark and RICS are consumer protection organisations. They are not, as many think (and as they like to portray themselves), trade bodies in place to look after the interests of agents.