Nicky Heathcote, Propertymark’s Interim Executive Chair, has also stepped into the role of Non-Executive Chair for The Conveyancing Association.

Nicky Heathcote is to take similar chair role at conveyancers' trade body following months of industry tension over lengthening sales progressions.

Former agent and experienced Propertymark insider Nathan Emerson is to steady the ship until a permanent replacement for Tim Balcon can be found.

Tim Balcon says he is sad to go but says it is in the best interests of Propertymark is he steps down and hands over to Nicky Heathcote.