FCA says some estate agencies offering financial advice were still wide of the mark when implementing its incoming Consumer Duty plans.
Read MoreLandlords and agents to vote on rent controls after city’s U-turn
Lawyers at Bristol City Council changed their advice after initially saying anyone with financial interest in rental property could not vote.
Read More‘Outdated’ software putting estate agents at peril – claim
Street.co.uk says estate and lettings agents are at risk of non-compliance due to outdated software and could face hefty legal bills that will put them out of business for good.
Read MoreSolicitor who ‘failed to redeem mortgage’ faces tribunal
Kirsten Von Wedel, who founded K Law, is facing several charges at a disciplinary tribunal, it is reported.
Read MoreAgents urged to comment as Government-backed digital ID system nears
The MyIdentity scheme offers new build buyers one verification process instead of multiple checks.
Read MoreWatch out, HMRC’s about as estate agency AML fines start to rise
The average Anti-Money Laundering (AML) fine issued to the estate agents for non-compliance has started to climb, reversing the previous downward trend seen throughout the pandemic.
Read MoreHousing minister insists RoPA reforms ‘still in pipeline’
Lucy Frazer told MPs the Government is committed to improving professional standards, but couldn't say when reforms would be made.
Read MoreNew mould ‘rules’ for landlords and agents after toddler death
Every landlord in the country will have to make certain that their tenants are housed in decent homes and are treated with both dignity and fairness.
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