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.

HOUSING REPORT APRIL 2019: In April the number of sales agreed per branch increased to the highest level seen since October. However, both the demand for housing and supply of properties fell from the previous month.

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.

HOUSING REPORT APRIL 2019: In April the number of sales agreed per branch increased to the highest level seen since October. However, both the demand for housing and supply of properties fell from the previous month.