Attracting and retaining staff in estate agency is the key to success, says Tiffany Marmion, Director of Recruitment at Chestertons – but how do you do it?

Matt Prior from the MHCLG was unable to confirm or deny that the RoPA proposals may not be introduced during the current parliament.

Rumour or reality, agents can’t ignore the possibility of a mandatory property qualification, says Lisa Isaacs. We answer your most-asked RoPA questions.

Regulation is a force for good if it’s done well and will change public and media perceptions of agents, says Glynis Frew, CEO, Hunters

New qualifications are now available for agency staff in preparation for forthcoming regulation, from training company, Able Agent.

Industry leaders support an initiative to create a stronger property industry that will exclude rogue operators.

ROPA working group proposals to government published today reveal much wider scope of regulation that just high street sales and lettings agents.

Following delivery of working group's report on how agents should be regulated including minimum qualification standards, next step towards legislation is due today.