The ongoing investigation into RICS treasury management is now being headed up by Alison Levitt QC, after departure of previous probe boss.

The Guild has launched its first Ofqual Level 3 qualification in direct competition with Propertymark and other training providers.

Thousands of vendors were waiting for 3rd March announcement on Stamp Duty, instructions which have now also been buoyed by Covid roadmap.

Kate Hawkins is the fifth senior Propertymark figure to leave the industry organisation in 18 months.

Trade organisation also wants to listen to its membership better and has set up a steering group to make this happen.

Former agent and experienced Propertymark insider Nathan Emerson is to steady the ship until a permanent replacement for Tim Balcon can be found.

The industry and proptech consultant Andrew Stanton passes a critical eye over the trade association as it reels from the departure of its CEO.

Tim Balcon says he is sad to go but says it is in the best interests of Propertymark is he steps down and hands over to Nicky Heathcote.