Registration is now open for the ARLA Propertymark Conference, the largest and most attended event in the property industry, with an early bird discount available to members until 24th January. The monumental event, now in its 25th year, is taking place on Tuesday 24th March 2020 at ExCel London.

PRIVATE RENTED SECTOR REPORT FOR OCTOBER: The number of agents witnessing rents increases fell by 8 per cent in October. The number of tenants successfully negotiating a rent reduction rose to 1.6 per cent and the number of properties managed per letting agent branch increased in October.

The winners of the Propertymark Qualifications Awards are announced. We celebrate learners and those who commit to their professional development.

MHCLG have released a report of the recommendations of the Regulation of Property Agents Working Group (RoPA). Housing Minister, Heather Wheeler MP, set up the group in October 2018 to examine several key industry issues including regulation and qualification. The working group has now proposed a new regulatory framework to cover sales agents across the UK—including auctioneers and letting agents in England. Propertymark has long called for Government regulation to ensure everyone in the industry is licensed, adheres to a strict code of practice and holds an industry qualification equivalent to an A-level. RoPA offers huge potential for the professionalisation of the sector and to stamp out bad practice.

Registration is now open for the ARLA Propertymark Conference, the largest and most attended event in the property industry, with an early bird discount available to members until 24th January. The monumental event, now in its 25th year, is taking place on Tuesday 24th March 2020 at ExCel London.

PRIVATE RENTED SECTOR REPORT FOR OCTOBER: The number of agents witnessing rents increases fell by 8 per cent in October. The number of tenants successfully negotiating a rent reduction rose to 1.6 per cent and the number of properties managed per letting agent branch increased in October.

The winners of the Propertymark Qualifications Awards are announced. We celebrate learners and those who commit to their professional development.

MHCLG have released a report of the recommendations of the Regulation of Property Agents Working Group (RoPA). Housing Minister, Heather Wheeler MP, set up the group in October 2018 to examine several key industry issues including regulation and qualification. The working group has now proposed a new regulatory framework to cover sales agents across the UK—including auctioneers and letting agents in England. Propertymark has long called for Government regulation to ensure everyone in the industry is licensed, adheres to a strict code of practice and holds an industry qualification equivalent to an A-level. RoPA offers huge potential for the professionalisation of the sector and to stamp out bad practice.