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10 Jul 2025
Welsh Government unveils landmark building safety reforms

A new Building Safety (Wales) Bill has been introduced in the Senedd that includes wide-ranging reforms to improve the safety of flats and other multi-occupied residential buildings, with guidance expected later this year.

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09 Jul 2025
Building Safety Regulator reforms promise faster approvals, but delivery is key

Sweeping changes have been announced in a bid to accelerate housebuilding and clear the backlog of stalled high-rise projects, with updated operational guidance expected in the Autumn alongside further steps to establish the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) as a standalone construction regulator.

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08 Jul 2025
Largest flood defence programme to benefit homes and businesses

A record £7.9 billion has been committed over ten years to protect hundreds of thousands of homes, small businesses, and vital infrastructure from the growing threat of flooding. From high-performance flood barriers to nature-based solutions like wetland restoration, the programme will deliver long-term protection for communities and strengthen local economies, delivering on the UK Government’s Plan for Change.

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08 Jul 2025
Propertymark secures Renters’ Rights Bill victory

The House of Lords has backed a series of amendments to the Renters’ Rights Bill, delivering key wins for Propertymark’s campaigning to create a fair, practical and professional private rented sector. Among the positive changes passed were pet damage deposits, expanded student tenancy protections, mandatory post-legislative reviews, and a new measure enabling Primary Authority assured advice for letting agents under the Tenant Fees Act.

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07 Jul 2025
UK Government launch Decent Homes Standard consultation

The proposals included will apply to both the social and private rented sectors in England so that all homes are free from damp, mould, and other hazards. The consultation, launched on 2 July 2025, also covers how local authorities would enforce the new standard and includes a proposal that it becomes an enforceable requirement in privately rented homes from 2035 or 2037.

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04 Jul 2025
Leaseholder protections and Managing Agents qualifications consultation

The UK and Welsh Governments have, today, 4 July 2025, launched a two-part consultation that includes proposals seeking to hold landlords and managing agents to account — Strengthening Leaseholder Protections Over Charges and Services.

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04 Jul 2025
Pet insurance withdrawn from Renters’ Rights Bill

Proposals for landlords to require tenants to take out pet damage insurance have been scrapped following amendments tabled by the UK Government ahead of the Bill's Report Stage in the House of Lords. Propertymark is urging Peers to support an alternative amendment to allow for a dedicated pet deposit.

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04 Jul 2025
Updated guidance for Right-to-Rent checks issued

The Home Office has updated Right to Rent guidance for landlords, letting agents, and homeowners on conducting checks for privately rented properties. Non-compliance with right-to-rent obligations can lead to substantial fines or penalties.

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03 Jul 2025
Ambitious housing and planning reforms set to transform property market

The UK Government has unveiled major initiatives in its Modern Industrial Strategy that will significantly influence the housing supply and overall property market, signalling huge opportunities and implications for our members. Proper consultation and partnership will be key to delivering genuine benefits, and we remain committed to providing representation to ensure the best outcomes for agents and the wider property market.

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02 Jul 2025
Amendment to extend student ground accepted by Lords

Propertymark was pleased to see our campaign work pay off on the first day of the Renters’ Rights Bill Report Stage debate in the House of Lords (1 July 2025) as Peers supported a proposal to allow Ground 4a to be extended to non-HMO student properties. The Report Stage provides an opportunity for further scrutiny and refinement of the Bill with two further sessions scheduled for 7 and 15 July.

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01 Jul 2025
Propertymark urges Lords to fix flawed Renters' Rights Bill

The House of Lords will sit for the Report Stage of the Renters’ Rights Bill on 1, 7, and 15 July 2025, before the parliamentary summer recess, providing the Lords with a further opportunity to examine and make changes. The UK Government and Peers must make key amendments to ensure the legislation is workable for letting agents, landlords and tenants alike.

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27 Jun 2025
Division Presidents launch their term as elected Vice-Presidents announced

We were delighted to welcome members from across the UK and internationally to our interactive digital AGM, which gave members a chance to hear updates on key issues from our Chair, CEO, and Head of Finance, along with the opportunity to ask questions. We also marked the beginning of fresh Presidential terms for the ARLA Propertymark and NAEA Propertymark Advisory Panels and announced this year's successful Vice-Presidents, who now join the presidential teams for the sales and lettings divisions.

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25 Jun 2025
Renters' Rights Bill – next steps and getting prepared

The Bill cleared the Committee Stage in the House of Lords on 15 May 2025, and the next step, the Report Stage, will take place over three sessions between 1–15 July. It seems unlikely the Bill will complete the final stages and gain Royal Assent before Summer recess, however, key measures - like changes to tenancy agreements and possession rules – could still come into force later this year. More complex elements, such as the landlord and agent database and the Decent Homes Standard, are expected to follow in 2026 or 2027.

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25 Jun 2025
RentGuarantor: making 'no place like home' possible since 2018

In 2018, Propertymark Industry Supplier RentGuarantor launched with a clear purpose: to support people who deserved access to rental homes but were being turned away—not for financial reasons, but because they didn’t fit the system. RentGuarantor set out to provide an alternative, a support mechanism that helped tenants secure a place to live, while giving landlords and letting agents the confidence to say yes. Seven years on, they explain why their purpose hasn’t changed, but the scale has.

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24 Jun 2025
NAVA Propertymark members should be vigilant for stolen goods

Police have called on auctioneers and high-value dealers to help recover four historic bronze statues stolen from the grounds of Iford Manor in Wiltshire during the night of 19 June 2025. This incident highlights the continued vulnerability of heritage assets and the crucial role that auctioneers and agents can play in preventing the circulation of stolen goods.

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20 Jun 2025
New data law signals a chance for agents to do things differently

The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 officially became law on 19 June, marking the biggest update to the UK’s digital data laws since Brexit. The Act amends — but does not replace — the UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR). For Propertymark members, the new law presents a golden opportunity to streamline processes and embrace innovation, all while continuing to protect people’s personal data.

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