Mark Hayward, who has worked for the trade association since 2013, will retire at the end of the year once a replacement is found.

Government has made one of its more curious decisions, demoting Gove's Ministry to a Department, and side-lining housing.

Criticisms within report into dismissal of NEDs - and way RICS handled accusations of financial mismanagement - have been accepted.

Sean Tomkins is reported to be in advanced discussions about his departure as Alison Levitt QC prepares to delivery her report.

After years of being a largely reticent organisation, Propertymark is now keen to explain what it does on the quiet in Whitehall and beyond.

Propertymark and seven other organisation say cuts to Local Housing Allowance rates and Universal Credit 'lacks foresight'.

Propertymark's policy manager marks the two year anniversary of the landmark - but so far un-implemented - Regulation of Property Agents report for Ministers.

Both bodies say the two property management organisations together will create a more united and stronger voice as leasehold reform looms.