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Climate goals must balance with property industry's practicalities
Propertymark’s response to the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) consultation on reforms to the Energy Performance of Buildings (EPB) regime addresses the wide-ranging proposals, covering changes to Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs), Display Energy Certificates (DECs), and Air Conditioning Inspection Reports (ACIRs). We welcome many of the proposed reforms but have also raised concerns, especially around commercial and heritage buildings and HMOs, and made recommendations to ensure the final policy is fair, practical, and effective.
Preparing for rental reform: why prescribed information still counts
Propertymark works to ensure our members understand the full extent of their legal obligations, and for letting agents this includes tenancy deposit protection. The Siddeeq v Alaian court case highlighted concerns about how and when prescribed information must be served, and with the implementation of the Renters’ Rights Bill on the horizon, it’s a relevant reminder that agents must be precise and compliant when dealing with tenancy deposits in England and Wales.
Issue 59: Summer 2025
Tractors, fridges, Ferraris, diamonds...in issue 59 we dive into the eclectic world of the auctioneer with NAVA Propertymark President, Stuart Collar-Brown. Sticking with historic gems, we discover that dealing with listed buildings doesn't have to be a headache as long as you do your homework. Looking ahead, TDS share their expert tips to keep your summer dispute-free, and Toby Martin waxes lyrical about how he came to love the Renters' Rights Bill.
Material Information guidance withdrawn as the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act takes over
The property sector has seen a significant regulatory shift with the quiet withdrawal of the National Trading Standards Estate and Letting Agency Team (NTSELAT) Material Information Guidance. This change coincides with the enforcement of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act (DMCC Act) on 6 April 2025 which supersedes the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 (CPRs) and has shifted power over consumer protections to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).