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Charity
Join the Fun Run at PM One
The Propertymark Trust is organising a morning fundraiser ahead of its flagship PM One event at ExCeL London in June.
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Regulation & Law
Scottish and Welsh Governments called upon to fix ‘broken’ housing markets
Propertymark has produced housing manifestos for the Scottish and Welsh Parliament ahead of elections this year.
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Associations & Bodies
Propertymark calls on agents to adapt to surge in older buyers
Industry body says growth in over-50 buyers is reshaping transactions and requires a more tailored agency approach.
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Associations & Bodies
Propertymark launches independent board to separate regulation and representation
The major change, headed by Bill Butler, is designed to strengthen consumer protection and embed public-interest oversight at the heart of the estate agency body.
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Regulation & Law
Propertymark issues housing market tax warning
Nathan Emerson, CEO at Propertymark, says tax policies have failed to keep up with market developments.
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Associations & Bodies
Business star and football club boss to speak at Propertymark One
Karren Brady, who is also well known for her TV appearances, is to make the keynote speech at the organisation's annual gathering in London next year.
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Regulation & Law
Propertymark makes unusually strong attack on council over licensing
The industry trade organisation says Hackney's new selective and HMO licensing schemes will duplicate parts of the Renters' Rights Bill and also cost too much.
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Latest property news
Propertymark reports significant growth ahead of national powwow
Propertymark has revealed a year of growth, political influence, and rising membership just days before its flagship industry event, The One, takes place at London’s Excel. Its annual report reveals that membership rose by 4.3% to 18,711, with the body claiming it delivered enhanced support through services like its Lettings Helpline, which handled 17,500 calls, and the launch of Company Advantage, offering discounted commercial services for agency leaders. Despite rising costs elsewhere in the sector, Propertymark held its core membership fees and Client Money Protection levies at 2022 levels for the third year in a row. With turnover increasing by 7.1% to £9.86m, a reported surplus of £185,000 and cash reserves growing to £7.1m, the report does suggest revenue was boosted elsewhere, however. Looking ahead, Propertymark plans to expand training offerings and roll out new membership categories, including corporate packages, which could come with a different fee structure altogether. Lobbying The plans to separate the awarding body from direct delivery, through the launch of Propertymark Learning, was confirmed in the report, which may also come with additional costs. Regardless, Propertymark Qualifications maintained its leadership, with 7,612 exams sat and 1,418 new certifications awarded. Over 800 audits were conducted across the membership…
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Associations & Bodies
Propertymark membership hits record high of 19,000
Organisation says lower fees and celebrity tie-up has helped, but agents seeking help with looming extra regulation also likely to be a factor.
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Associations & Bodies
Big shakeup at Propertymark revealed during One show
CEO Nathan Emerson reveals three new operations at the Propertymark One show last Friday in London, that will significantly expand the organisation's size and scope.
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