James Munro of NTSELAT says government is mulling over how to ensure agents' client understand how referrals work.

Trading Standards has concluded its investigation into referral fees and recommended agents are forced to comply or face expulsion.

The National Trading Standards Estate and Letting Agency Team is to deal with complaints about this unusual and increasingly popular way of selling a home.

NTSEALT chief James Munro says ministers will soon have his organisation's report and that a decision on whether to regulate referral fees will be taken.

Speakers at the London conference, which takes place in a month, include well-known names from Trading Standards, Law Society and Knight Frank.

The air that your buyers or tenants breathe will soon be measured and listed within property details.

James Munro says he wants to reassure agents that NTSEAT wants to end the uneven policing of letting agents that the industry has complained about.

The National Trading Standards Estate Agency Team (NTSEAT) has sought legal advice on whether agents can charge higher rents or additional ‘rent premiums’ for tenants who have pets, and a decision is…