Associations & Bodies
News and updates from associations and member organisations in the UK residential property industry.
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Vendors and buyers reveal shocking conveyancing ignorance
Research by the HomeOwners Alliance has found that only two out of five adults understand conveyancing.
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WARNING: Japanese knotweed set for early arrival this year
The distinctive red stems of Japanese Knotweed have already sprouted thanks to the persistent wet and warmer weather conditions.
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Propertymark issues new ‘material information’ guidance
CEO Nathan Emerson says the association's Property Information Questionnaire documents now include Parts B and C on Material Information.
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Agents and landlords reveal ‘extreme concern’ over Hunt’s tax plans
Reports over weekend reveal Chancellor hopes to raise £300m from private rented sector to fund his tax cutting.
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RICS members given new guidance on diversity and inclusion
Sybil Taunton at RICS says her new guide will help small firms, such as estate agencies, ensure they remain inclusive and competitive.
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University launches UK’s first dedicated estate agency degree
Course leader William Leschallas of the Royal Agricultural University is recruiting students to study estate agency, either part- or full-time.
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Loose Women star to take centre stage at industry jamboree
Katie Piper, who is also known for raising awareness for burns sufferers, will appear at Propertymark One as an inspirational speaker.
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Peer says university estate agency degrees ‘not real courses’
Baroness Fox of Buckley reveals her disdain for institutions who offer real estate courses during Lords debate, but Propertymark is not amused.
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Two estate agencies rejoin the Relocation Agent Network following new ownership
Welsh firm FBM and Lincolnshire agency DDM Residential say 'new vision' behind RAN persuaded them it was time to become members once again.
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New site for property jamboree revealed with celeb centre stage
The Propertymark One conference is moving to London’s ExCel and brings together sales, lettings, auctioneers, inventories and commercial talent.
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