A new survey is collecting data on the qualifications, experience and training of property professionals across England as the property market prepares for potential regulatory changes following Lord Best’s 2019 Regulation of Property Agents (RoPA) recommendations.

The Survey of Property Professionals in England has been commissioned by The Lettings Industry Council’s ROPA working group, co-chaired by Susie Crolla (main picture) of The Guild of Letting & Management and Timothy Douglas of Propertymark.

Crolla says the results will inform policy discussions and help shape future training frameworks.

The survey captures perspectives from practitioners across England – from self-employed agents to large firms.”

She adds: “The survey captures perspectives from practitioners across England – from self-employed agents to large firms”.

The initiative comes after Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook indicated earlier this summer that some RoPA measures could soon be introduced.

The survey covers six areas: work experience and roles, property qualifications held, continuing professional development, professional body membership, training opportunities, and views on mandatory qualifications.

The aim is to establish what qualifications agents currently hold, how accessible training is, what barriers exist to professional development, and how the sector views any potential regulation.

Repsonses anonymous

All responses to the survey will remain anonymous and confidential and it is open to anyone working in estate agency, residential lettings, property management and block management across England.

The original RoPA report proposed licensing for all residential property agencies, with staff in key roles required to hold Level 3 qualifications and directors needing Level 4 qualifications.

Readers can access the full survey here.