This has been a year of real momentum for Propertymark. In a fast-moving and often challenging market for our members and oursleves, we have continued to strengthen our position as the UK’s leading professional body for property agents - investing in our members, raising standards, and ensuring our voice is heard where it matters most.

Michael Sears, of Sealeys Walker Jarvis in Gravesend, recalls a major ladies’ clothes retailer set for expansion into 52 more stores in the UK, this was before Brexit saw big brands massively scaling back expansion plans.