Propertymark Qualifications Awards finalists announced
The annual Awards ceremony taking place soon will celebrate the very best of professional learning with a total of nine awards that learners, agents, employers, and training providers from up and down the country have been submitting nominations for.
New laws and code to resolve remaining COVID-19 commercial rent debts
The UK Government has announced today, 9 November 2021, that new laws and Code of Practice are being introduced to resolve the remaining commercial rent debts accrued because of the pandemic.
What does the future hold for British high streets?
As high streets across Britain continue to evolve, NAEA Commercial Committee member and Managing Director of Sealeys Walker Jarvis, Michael Alan Sears, examines the reasons behind many of the trends experienced by commercial property agents.
Issue 45: October / December 2021
In keeping with the zeitgeist, commentator Christopher Watkin gives three routes to generate those much needed listings, Nicola Broomham provides practical advice on recruitment and we outline the implications of the Fire Safety Act for members in England and Wales.
Autumn Budget and Spending Review 2021
The Chancellor of the Exchequer's Autumn Spending Review and Budget provided clarity on measures affecting the property industry which have been announced over the last three-six months including the levy on developers re unsafe cladding. Other factors announced affecting property agents provide some good news, however, it leaves a lot to be desired.
FAQs: Heat and Buildings Strategy
The Heat and Buildings Strategy sets out the UK Government’s plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2050. Learn more about the scheme and the implications for estate, letting and commercial agents.
Heat and Buildings Strategy announced by UK Government
As part of its commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050, the UK Government has launched a plan to lower the cost of energy efficient heating systems and incentivise homeowners to improve the energy efficiency of their homes.
Heat in Buildings Strategy leaves questions unanswered
The new strategy announced by the Scottish Government requires over a million homes and the equivalent of 50,000 non-domestic buildings to convert to zero emissions by 2030.
Apprenticeship funding incentive to be extended
The Chancellor of the Exchequer announced that employers wanting to hire apprentices are to continue benefitting from £500 million jobs support package until January 2022.
Change of use rights blocked by multiple London councils
Many councils in the capital have issued Article 4 Directions (A4Ds) to prevent commercial buildings being re-developed into residential units.
Marketing webinar recordings
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Commercial property webinar recordings
We deliver quarterly webinars highlighting key topics and targeted resources on issues relevant to sectors of commercial property practice.
Apprenticeship online service and levy fund update boosts support
The UK Government has launched a ‘My Apprenticeship’ online service to help both apprentices and employers in England keep track of their progress and get support. Employers will also soon have the chance to apply for funding from unspent levy funds.
Welsh Government extends business eviction protections
Economy Minister Vaughan Gething MS has announced further protections for Welsh businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, lasting until 25 March 2022.
Employers can still receive £3000 per new apprentice for limited time
Time is running out for employers to apply for incentive payments to hire a new apprentice of any age starting between 1 April 2021 and 30 September 2021.
Giving property talent a platform
Winners of the 2021 Propertymark Qualifications Awards will receive entry to this year’s ARLA Propertymark Conference & Exhibition at Excel London. The deadline for nominations has been extended to Friday 17 September 2021 and it’s free to apply.