Associations & Bodies
Longer-read articles featuring the activities of organisations and professional membership associations who represent estate and letting agents and the wider residential property industry.
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Circle of trust
The property industry has a new, potential disrupter, nudging into its circle of trust, which could be wonderful, but, Andrea Kirkby asks, how many organisations do we really need?
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Raising standards in the property industry
The Property Ombudsman is helping to raise standards in the property industry, says Katrine Sporle, The Property Ombudsman.
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Changing perceptions
Let’s create a more positive private rented sector, says Isobel Thomson, Chief Executive, National Approved Letting Scheme (NALS)
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The benefits of belonging
It is perfectly possible to run a property business without belonging to a professional or trade body, however, if you take the truly independent road, just how much support and inspiration are you missing out on?
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Straight talking
Marc Da Silva asks the Managing Director of ARLA about the new three per cent SDLT surcharge for buy-to-let and second homes and tax relief change for landlords.
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Question time
Have you ever wanted to collar the industry’s leaders and get stuck into a decent debate about the challenges and future of the industry? Nigel Lewis puts them to the test.
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The competitive edge
Sheila Manchester met UKALA, a professional body that offers letting agents some unique benefits.
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Information, reputation, accreditation
Professional industry bodies support their members and act as a kitemark that gives the public peace of mind, as Marc Da Silva reports.
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Letting agents, consumers and acceptable standards
Christopher Hamer, The Property Ombudsman, is on a mission to improve standards and awareness.
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