Propertymark to restructure as NAEA chief announces retirement
After seven years at the top of the NAEA, Mark Hayward is to retire at the end of the year prompting Propertymark to rearrange itself into a singe organisation which […]
Notices, restrictions and protection of third-party interests (PG19)
How to apply for a notice or restriction to protect a third-party interest in an estate (practice guide 19).
‘Property licence plates’ launched – agents should use them says Propertymark (EAT)
Propertymark is calling in the government for agents to be trained in the use of software operating the Unique Property Reference Numbers system – similar to car licence plates.
Industry gets to work on new code of practice ahead of introduction of new agency regulations (PIE)
A new steering group has been setup to develop an overarching code of conduct for estate and lettings agents.
Solicitors Indemnity Fund to stay open for extra year (LF)
The Solicitors Regulation Authority has agreed to extend by a year the use of the Solicitors Indemnity Fund to covers claims made after firms’ run-off cover expires.
Code of Practice for Estate Agents to be written by new steering group (EAT)
A new estate agency Code of Practice steering group is being set up by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and The Property Ombudsman; it will be led by a […]
Warning: Letter from “Baywater Solicitors Ltd”
A letter has been sent claiming from “Baywater Solicitors Ltd” in relation to a supposedly unclaimed insurance policy.
Leases: determination (PG26)
How leases are determined and how this affects registered titles (practice guide 26).
Agents report that market sentiment and confidence remain high (PIE)
Members of The Guild of Property Professionals were asked about what is happening in their markets, post-lockdown.
OTM will soon be profitable, City analyst tells agent shareholders (TN)
Zeus Capital says the portal will have a difficult 2020 but it expects it will be profitable in 2021/2 as member agents move to paying full fees and revenues increase […]
Buyer demand increases but agents warn more sales have collapsed since lockdown (PIE)
Demand for property has increased since the housing market reopened in May but there are signs of more fall-throughs and lower sold prices, agents claim.
10,000th agency branch has committed to list with Homesearch (PIE)
Since the development of their new consumer-facing platform was announced on 24th March, Homesearch has seen thousands of independent brands committing to list their stock on the platform within a […]