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Propertymark One 2024 early-bird ticket sales launched
The flagship industry conference, taking place on 14 June 2024 at ExCel London, will bring property professionals together in pursuit of excellence. Registration is open with a limited number of early bird tickets that has a special Propertymark member price of £155.
Rogue landlords could be forced to pay back £63,000 in rent
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has announced a new initiative to crack down on damp and mould, calling for the UK Government to be tougher on unscrupulous landlords by doubling sanctions if they fail to fix faulty homes. The capital has become increasingly reliant on the private rented sector, which now accounts for 30% of homes in London, significantly higher than the UK average of 20%.
Updated plans on high-rise safety designed to reassure lenders
There is a confirmed route to remediation for all buildings over 11 metres in Wales, with ten major UK developers already lined up to complete fire safety works. Alongside new cladding valuation guidance expected from the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), these plans demonstrate to valuers and lenders that essential work can be carried out at no cost to leaseholders.
Full Material Information guidance published
The National Trading Standards Estate and Letting Agency Team (NTSELAT) has released comprehensive new guidelines covering all three phases of the programme, which aims to improve and standardise disclosures in property listings, helping agents to meet their legal obligations.