Associations & Bodies
News and updates from associations and member organisations in the UK residential property industry.
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Covid caused ‘first reduction in rental sector for twenty years’, says Propertymark
Comment has been made by Propertymark policy chief Mark Hayward about rental sector to a Lords committee investigating effect of pandemic.
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Report on RICS scandal expected in July
The findings of an independent external review into the RICS scandal surrounding financial reporting is due to be published in July.
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Japanese knotweed is ‘not that’ bad if properly managed, says RICS
New guidance will highlight how Japanese Knotweed should not in most cases lead to a property sale being delayed or lost.
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Letting agents in Scotland launch campaign to stop evictions ban extension
Propertymark is asking its agents to write to their MSPs to warn against an extension to the current ban on evicting tenants.
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‘Scapegoat’ landlords attack Chancellor over lack of support for struggling tenants
NRLA's chief Ben Beadle says some 800,000 tenants are now behind in their rent, 80% of whom have run up these debts during Covid.
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Yes, Minister! Propertymark beefs up Westminster lobbying operation
Two new lobbyists have joined the team including a former estate agent from Gloucestershire, tasked with influencing government policy.
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Mentorship and mental health foundation Agents Together marks milestone
A year after it was established the organisations says it has helped over 300 agents get through the pandemic.
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“Agents need to be ready for Government’s First Homes scheme properties”
The initiative is to help budget buyers access ring-fenced affordable new-builds in local areas – but eventually these will spill into the resale market.
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Property and land data businesses join leading trade body
The Conveyancing Information Executive (CIE) has announced that four notable property and land data-led businesses have become industry partners of the trade body organisation
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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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