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The Department for the Economy (DfE) is consulting on reforms which, if progressed, will shape how tourist accommodation is defined and regulated for years to come. For agents involved in short-term lets, clarity on categories and criteria will be critical to ensure compliance without disrupting business models, and any final regulations must recognise the role of professional agents, reflect the realities of the market, and strike the right balance between consumer protection and practical delivery.

Experts Brian Moran, Advisory Panel Member (Scotland) and Angela Davey, Advisory Panel Member and Regional Executive (Wales), who have first hand experience of similar reforms to the Renters’ Rights Act, shared practical lessons in our webinar with a core message of reassurance. Practical lessons on how Scotland and Wales have managed, on what does and doesn’t work, and where agents should focus their efforts now were imparted, as well as emphasising how essential early preparation, good communication, and robust processes are, so that letting agents can continue to support landlords and tenants while adapting to the new regulatory landscape.

The new Board formalises the separation between Propertymark’s regulatory and representative functions, ensuring that regulation is independent, impartial and firmly focused on the public interest. This approach aligns us with best practice across other regulated professional sectors, reinforcing our long-standing commitment to high standards and accountability and strengthening professionalism, transparency and public trust across the property sector.