Associations & Bodies
News and updates from associations and member organisations in the UK residential property industry.
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Sales stock is up but rentals are falling, says Propertymark
The housing market "continues to show resilience despite ongoing economic and geopolitical uncertainty", says Propertymark’s Nathan Emerson.
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Tenants back rent controls as Burnham weighs up reform
A SpareRoom survey revealed overwhelming tenant support for rent controls - a move being considered by Andy Burnham.
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RICS partnership gives members access to digital learning tools
The professional body has partnered with Access Learning to boost educational content on offer for RICS members and candidates.
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Leasehold remains a ‘life sentence’ despite Government’s reforms
National Leasehold Campaign's Katie Kendrick describes leasehold as a "life sentence" just hours after the Government announces new leaseholder protections.
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Ombudsman expels five property companies
The property companies were expelled after they failed to pay compensation awards, explains The Property Ombudsman's Lesley Horton.
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Call for votes in Propertymark leadership election
Elections for industry body come as agents face major changes to lettings, compliance and home buying reform.
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Portsmouth Property Association appoints new female Chair
Sau-Wan Lai steps into the Chair role at Portsmouth Property Association, marking a first for joint female leadership alongside Deputy Chair Stacey Read.
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Sceptical landlord leaders set Renters’ Rights Act ‘three tests’
Ben Beadle, of the NRLA, says the “jury is very firmly out” on whether the Act will be successful.
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Propertymark Trust names five new ambassadors
The five new appointed ambassadors are Rachel Ollington, Michael Oomerjee, Jess Masterton, Ben Stokes and Natalie O'Sullivan.
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‘Nonsense’ to say landlords can always absorb ever-rising costs
NRLA boss Ben Beadle makes comments as Moneyfacts reveals those on variable rates now paying £1,100 a year extra in premiums.
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