The winners of the Propertymark Qualifications Awards are announced. We celebrate learners and those who commit to their professional development.

HOUSING REPORT SEPTEMBER 2019: The number of sales agreed fell for the first time in four months whilst sales to FTBs increased to the highest level seen since February. The number of prospective buyers fell by 11 per cent while the supply of available housing decreased.

MHCLG have released a report of the recommendations of the Regulation of Property Agents Working Group (RoPA). Housing Minister, Heather Wheeler MP, set up the group in October 2018 to examine several key industry issues including regulation and qualification. The working group has now proposed a new regulatory framework to cover sales agents across the UK—including auctioneers and letting agents in England. Propertymark has long called for Government regulation to ensure everyone in the industry is licensed, adheres to a strict code of practice and holds an industry qualification equivalent to an A-level. RoPA offers huge potential for the professionalisation of the sector and to stamp out bad practice.

The winners of the Propertymark Qualifications Awards are announced. We celebrate learners and those who commit to their professional development.

HOUSING REPORT SEPTEMBER 2019: The number of sales agreed fell for the first time in four months whilst sales to FTBs increased to the highest level seen since February. The number of prospective buyers fell by 11 per cent while the supply of available housing decreased.

MHCLG have released a report of the recommendations of the Regulation of Property Agents Working Group (RoPA). Housing Minister, Heather Wheeler MP, set up the group in October 2018 to examine several key industry issues including regulation and qualification. The working group has now proposed a new regulatory framework to cover sales agents across the UK—including auctioneers and letting agents in England. Propertymark has long called for Government regulation to ensure everyone in the industry is licensed, adheres to a strict code of practice and holds an industry qualification equivalent to an A-level. RoPA offers huge potential for the professionalisation of the sector and to stamp out bad practice.