Legislation has now become law and letting agents not registered with one of six schemes is now trading illegally.
Read MoreCompulsory Client Money Protection legislation
As unintended consequences go, says Adam Walker, this tale of woe is a great illustration of how our lives and businesses can be dramatically disrupted without us doing anything wrong.
Read More11 months to go! Client Money Protection legislation enters parliament
The government has laid down the new legislation in parliament that will make Client Money Protection mandatory for all agents by April next year.
Read MoreCompulsory Client Money Protection moves a step closer
Switch to mandatory Client Money Protection (CMP) could come in a matter of weeks, with Government expected to finalise and release its regulations imminently.
Read MoreProfile: The Baroness who championed compulsory Client Money Protection
The news that the government is to introduce compulsory Client Money Protection (CMP) for agents made the national newspaper headlines recently. But the strenuous attempts to have it introduced have been in…
Read MoreUKALA. Not for cowboys: The magnificent seven of membership benefits
If you are a professional agent, rather than a gun-slinging bandit, you can demonstrate to landlords and tenants that you are one of the good guys.
Read MoreTenants’ money at risk
YouGov poll shows that 61 per cent of renters incorrectly think money is protected by law.
Read MoreThe competitive edge
Sheila Manchester met UKALA, a professional body that offers letting agents some unique benefits.
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