Associations & Bodies
News and updates from associations and member organisations in the UK residential property industry.
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Surveyor kicked out by RICS after serving jail term
Trainee surveyor Alan Chapman was given a nine-month prison sentence for failing to reveal his mobile phone passcode to police investigating possible drugs offences.
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Conveyancing makes up a third of all legal complaints
The Legal Ombudsman’s annual report reveals that as many as a third (33%) of all legal complaints are about conveyancing.
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US agent trade body to pay $418m to settle commission disputes
The American equivalent of Propertymark faced multiple legal claims over fees paid to property buyers' agents.
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Conveyancers in revolt over climate risk work
Simon Law at the Society of Licensed Conveyancers says his members are not trained on climate issues, which should be handled by other experts.
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Guild reports ‘thousands of referrals’ via network
Guild of Property Professionals chief Iain McKenzie says its referral system has generated 2,086 referrals for its network since the start of the year.
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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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