Associations & Bodies
News and updates from associations and member organisations in the UK residential property industry.
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New ‘super body’ to be powerful voice for property sector
Three major industry organisations are planning to merge and form a single body to represent the property sector.
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Stamp Duty hike to ‘damage’ rental market warn auctioneers
2% rise in budget for SDLT will lead to investors exiting the market, reduce supply and push up rents says NAVA.
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Conveyancers flag frustrations over ‘stakeholder chasing’
Landmark report reveals under-pressure conveyancers are spending almost half their time either chasing stakeholders or being chased by them.
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RICS agents to follow new ‘behaviour standard’ from New Year
Institution's committee of great and good asks RICS member agent in UK and beyond to follow five new principles including being inclusive.
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Shelter’s controversial Chief Executive Polly Neate to step down
One of Renters’ Rights Bill’s chief architects, Polly Neate, is to step down from her position as Shelter’s Chief Executive.
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High profile Stamp Duty ‘mitigation’ expert expelled from institute
Chartered Institute of Taxation has expelled David Hannah of Cornerstone Tax after an exhaustive investigation into his activities following complaints from HMRC and clients.
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RICS surveyor in hot water after operating without registration for years
Paul Shepherd completed 1000s of valuations since 2011 but had never completed the Registered Valuer process required under RICS rules.
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RICS backs fund that helps under-represented groups into property
Scheme will give financial backing to students at university and provide advice and ongoing pastoral support.
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HAVE YOUR SAY: Material Information survey
Propertymark is urging estate and letting agents to complete their industry-wide survey on the current take-up and impact of Material Information.
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Independent estate agents raise £5,000 for cancer charity
Annual gathering of FIA members in Milton Keynes also saw presentation that claimed independent agent members win higher prices for their vendor clients.
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