Associations & Bodies
News and updates from associations and member organisations in the UK residential property industry.
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High profile Stamp Duty ‘mitigation’ expert expelled from institute
Chartered Institute of Taxation has expelled David Hannah of Cornerstone Tax after an exhaustive investigation into his activities following complaints from HMRC and clients.
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RICS surveyor in hot water after operating without registration for years
Paul Shepherd completed 1000s of valuations since 2011 but had never completed the Registered Valuer process required under RICS rules.
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RICS backs fund that helps under-represented groups into property
Scheme will give financial backing to students at university and provide advice and ongoing pastoral support.
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HAVE YOUR SAY: Material Information survey
Propertymark is urging estate and letting agents to complete their industry-wide survey on the current take-up and impact of Material Information.
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Independent estate agents raise £5,000 for cancer charity
Annual gathering of FIA members in Milton Keynes also saw presentation that claimed independent agent members win higher prices for their vendor clients.
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Boom looming? Labour victory and rate cut to boost market
Monthly barometer of RICS' member agents reveals rising optimism that ongoing subdued market will pick up over next three months.
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Legal trade body warns conveyancers over ‘sloppy’ work
Boss of Council for Licensed Conveyancers is worried that too often conveyancers don't finish their work on home sales, leaving vendors and buyers in limbo.
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Landlords slam political parties for silence on PRS ‘big problem’
Ben Beadle says he is troubled by the radio silence from the political parties on the the gap in LHA payments and market rents, which make just 5% of properties affordable for those on benefits.
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New ARLA President promises to build public trust in letting agents
Angharad Trueman, Andrews Group Lettings Director, stepped into the role of President of ARLA Propertymark on Friday last week and says she wants to engage with the lettings community on a deeper level.
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Conveyancing giant backs group promoting faster sales progression
The OPDA has revealed that Simply Conveyancing, which represents some 200 estate agencies, is now an associate member of its lobbying association.
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