Associations & Bodies
News and updates from associations and member organisations in the UK residential property industry.
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Ignoring staff wellbeing and only pushing targets is ‘ticking timebomb’ for industry
ARLA Propertymark chief says too many agency bosses set unrealistic or unachievable targets that put negotiators under huge pressure.
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Propertymark boss joins Conveyancing Association to improve cooperation
Nicky Heathcote is to take similar chair role at conveyancers' trade body following months of industry tension over lengthening sales progressions.
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Conveyancing Foundation provides stress management tips
Property professionals are being offered access to a free webinar hosted this week by The Conveyancing Foundation to help them with stress management.
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QC tasked with investigating audit scandal at RICS
The ongoing investigation into RICS treasury management is now being headed up by Alison Levitt QC, after departure of previous probe boss.
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Qualifications battle kicks off as agents begin preparing for RoPA
The Guild has launched its first Ofqual Level 3 qualification in direct competition with Propertymark and other training providers.
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Estate agents ‘expecting another Stamp Duty surge’, reports RICS
Thousands of vendors were waiting for 3rd March announcement on Stamp Duty, instructions which have now also been buoyed by Covid roadmap.
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Propertymark finance chief resigns
Kate Hawkins is the fifth senior Propertymark figure to leave the industry organisation in 18 months.
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Propertymark launches bid to be ‘more relevant’ to agents
Trade organisation also wants to listen to its membership better and has set up a steering group to make this happen.
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EXCLUSIVE: This is my plan for ‘damaged’ Propertymark, says new interim CEO
Former agent and experienced Propertymark insider Nathan Emerson is to steady the ship until a permanent replacement for Tim Balcon can be found.
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Guest blog: ‘Are you thinking what I’m thinking about Propertymark?’
The industry and proptech consultant Andrew Stanton passes a critical eye over the trade association as it reels from the departure of its CEO.
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