Consumer Code of Conduct for Home Builders
The New Homes Quality Board has produced a new code compliance starter kit for agents and home builders, in partnership with Propertymark which is now available to download.
Third consecutive record-breaking month for house sales reported
HOUSING REPORT: 40 per cent of properties sold more than the original asking price during June, which is a jump from May’s 33 per cent and the highest ever figure recorded.
Issue 44: July / September 2021
With more agents taking to TikTok, is the platform the next big thing for agents? In this issue, you can find out more about how and why agents are using TikTok, hear from our new presidents and read about the upcoming Propertymark Qualifications Awards which is back for 2021.
EWS1 forms not necessary for low rise buildings
The UK Government has said that they see no reason why an EWS1 form, or equivalent, should be requested on buildings below 18 metres following recommendations from a small group of experts on fire safety set up to look at the issue.
Northern Ireland Department for Communities Housing Supply Strategy
The Department for Communities has issued a Call for Evidence on its Housing Supply Strategy, which sets out its intentions to increase the amount of housing across all tenures so that every household can access a good quality, affordable and sustainable home.
Commercial property webinar recordings
We deliver quarterly webinars highlighting key topics and targeted resources on issues relevant to sectors of commercial property practice.
Fact sheet: General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR)
The General Data Protection Regulations (EU GDPR) were rolled out across the EU on 25 May 2018. The Regulations brought consistency in data handling to EU member states and granted individuals additional rights on when and how their personal data is used.
New Homes Quality Board Code of Practice
The New Homes Quality Board has consulted on its draft Code of Practice, which outlines the guiding principles and practical steps that new homes builders across the UK must follow if they opt to be registered with the NHQB.
FAQs: Property agents and Capital Gains Tax
Until April 2020 UK taxpayers were only required to declare Capital Gains Tax (CGT) on an annual self-assessment tax return. Since then, taxpayers disposing of a UK residential property are required to calculate, report and pay any applicable CGT within 30 days of completion of the sale.
Private Tenancies Bill to increase protections for tenants
A Bill introduced by Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey on 6 July, provides new protections for tenants in the Private Rented Sector (PRS) In Northern Ireland, focusing on safety measures, restrictions in rent increases and extending notice periods.
Royal seal of approval for The Letting Partnership
The outsourced provider of client accounting services has won the Queen’s Award for Enterprise in 2021, in the innovation category for its Client Money HealthChecks and commended for being ‘outstanding’.
Stamp Duty holiday enters new phase
From 1 July to 30 September, buyers can still benefit from not paying Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) on properties that cost up to £250,000 across England and Northern Ireland.
AML risk management for art market participants
Art market participants (AMPs) are currently assessed as high risk for money laundering, and to assist with identifying the risks, the UK Government has issued risk assessment information covering key areas for carrying out supervised business activities.
New Presidents set to pave the way
Liana Loporto-Browne and Maxine Fothergill have been officially announced to assume their roles as Presidents for NAEA Propertymark and ARLA Propertymark.
Propertymark appoints new Non-Executive Directors
After a robust recruitment process, Paul Hemsley and Karen McArthur will join the Propertymark Board to help drive forward our vision and strategy.
Rental demand at all time high
PRS REPORT: Propertymark members reported the number of new prospective tenants to be at an all time high. Jumping to 97 from April's figure of 82, the average number of tenants per branch was the highest figure on record for the month of May.
