Over 130,000 unlicensed properties in London and, says Isobel Thomson CEO, Safeagent says the system is not fit for purpose.
Read MoreCouncil backs down over licensing scheme after property industry campaign
Councils will have to be more careful how they introduce borough-wide additional licensing schemes following a legal challenge by Safeagent and the RLA over a scheme in Hounslow.
Read MoreWorried by ROPA? Don’t panic – more regulation is good for professionals
Industry leaders support an initiative to create a stronger property industry that will exclude rogue operators.
Read MoreGoodbye NALS, hello Safeagent! Rental sector scheme changes name
The private rental sector organisation says it wants to be the key agent accreditation scheme for lettings and management agents, now branded 'Safeagent'.
Read MoreStill “too many” cases of rogue letting agents says SAFEagent
Despite recent regulatory changes and industry initiatives there are still “too many” cases of criminal letting agents stealing landlord and tenant cash, says membership-based campaigning group SAFEagent. The comments come as the organisation…
Read MoreFrom SAFEagent to Malawi…
The Chair of the SAFEagent Steering Group, John Midgley, has been in Malawi, building homes for orphans.
Read MoreThe benefits of belonging
It is perfectly possible to run a property business without belonging to a professional or trade body, however, if you take the truly independent road, just how much support and inspiration are…
Read MoreTenants’ money at risk
YouGov poll shows that 61 per cent of renters incorrectly think money is protected by law.
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