Propertymark has achieved its highest membership level to doate and now has just under 19,000 estate agents signed up.

This is 1,000 more than it has previously revealed in recent years. In 2017 it had 17,500 members but this has been only edging up slowly since then but has now accelerated as many letting agents join as they realise the tsunami of new regulation facing them within the Renters’ Rights Bill.

The new membership figures, which Propertymark says are ‘higher than ever’, are also down to lower membership fees and increased benefits, as well as greater industry awareness about Propertymark including via its recent tie-up with TV star Phil Spencer, and several high-profile campaigns.

The new membership figures coincide with it annual changeover in presidential teams. Anyone can be nominated and submissions must be in by the end of this week.

Experience and talent

Toby Leek, current NAEA Propertymark President, says: “Speaking to so many people who have such great experience and talent is extremely rewarding and I’m able to share that extensive knowledge not only on a local and national level but being in this position enables you to be at the forefront of international relationships.

“Being President is a very unique memory and I’m very privileged to have had the opportunity to have done it.”

Nathan Emerson, CEO of Propertymark, adds: “Propertymark is at the forefront of evolution within the property sector and our operational offering is ever adapting to fit the needs of our membership base.

“The Presidential Teams play a crucial role in representing the very best of our profession, helping steer the industry forward and acting as ambassadors.”