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👉 We are critical of the proposal to implement a Building Safety Levy on all developers. Charges should be directed to those responsible, and blameless residents should not pay a penny. Read more ▶️ow.ly/68GN50UcQAy

We urge the Executive to take further steps to accelerate progress towards universal quality housing. Key points: 🎯 target 150,000 new homes by 2040 ✅ professionalise property agency 💡flexible funding for #decarbonisation Read more ▶️ ow.ly/LFm950UcNHV

The Data (Use and Access) Bill lays out the legal framework for #DigitalVerificationServices in the UK, which are long-awaited tools to speed up #propertytransactions and reduce fraud Read more ▶️ ow.ly/72fm50UcNWe

Next steps for leasehold reform in England and Wales Book > ow.ly/qCMo50UeJC8 Our Policy Officer Henry Griffith is going to be on the agenda discussing issues around leasehold reform.

#coawarenessweek Depending on UK location, Regulations vary. Whether managing rental properties or selling homes, keep up to date with the law. Specific guidance for landlords & tenants > ow.ly/VjGW50U9TQ6 Building Regs > ow.ly/yZgC50U9TQ5

Sole agent vs. multi-agent?🤔 Both have their benefits & challenges. We explore the options to help you choose what's best for your home sale. One thing's for sure - make sure your agent is @PropertymarkUK certified! 🏆 Watch the full episode 👇 youtu.be/6pzsy4761EA

Stronger measures needed to prevent buildings from being remediated to a poor standard, increase the scope of buildings covered to those under 11 metres, and make sure more leaseholders are qualified for protections from paying for remediation costs. #leasehold #cladding

We've continuously raised concerns slow progress of remediation of flammable cladding. We don't think it's fair residents face high service charges with an inability to sell their home due to the cladding present in their building.

National Audit Office: No. of buildings with unsafe cladding increasing faster than those with works completed ❌ MHCLG's latest report: 1,392 buildings with fully replaced flammable cladding (Aug 2024). A far cry from the MHCLG’s estimate of up to 12,000 needing repairs.

The Bank of England has cut interest rates to 4.75%, in a widely expected move. It marks the second reduction in the base rate this year - it came down from 5.25% to 5% in August. Welcome news for buyers, especially those delaying moving due to uncertainty on affordability.

Thank you to everyone who joined us at #PMOne yesterday at ExCeL London and to all the exhibitors. Have a safe journey all those traveling home after last night's Afterparty at Sunborn London

Brilliant to catch up with Lord Lytton at #PMOne today. The Earl is a key supporter of #leaseholder rights and we worked with him to campaign for amendments during the passage of the #Leasehold and #Freehold Reform Act.

We are live at 💫 Propertymark One 💫! Make sure to visit our stand to speak to our team about our exciting new membership benefits, and don't forget to share your images on social media using #PMOne #PM1 In partnership with Rightmove

🔔 Tomorrow's Political and Government Update is a must listen to hear the lowdown on everything that's been going on in Parliament over the last month and the latest legislative changes affecting agents across the UK. Sign up for free here 👉 ow.ly/G0jQ50S8lgu

@DaveGarland @secondcenturyventures is back at #PMOne on 14 June – #AI in the UK Property Market: Promises, Perils, and a Path Forward ➡️ ow.ly/5urA50Rfb0w

TV regular, @PhilipSerrell of @BBCBargainHunt will share his experience and insights at #PMOne on 14 June @ExCeLLondon to help #estateagents and #lettingagents explore how #auctions can drive value for your business ➡️ ow.ly/L5Xx50ReXTR

📣 Property Professional, the magazine exclusively for #propertymarkmembers is out now 🥳 Great read and packed with topical #CPD

Join Scott Bailey, Policy Manager at the Home Office alongside host, Timothy Douglas, Head of Policy and Campaigns at Propertymark on Thursday afternoon to get your questions answered on the new Right to Rent requirements. Register 👉 ow.ly/4EME50QtyRP

Murrayfield Stadium is the setting for our Scottish National Conference with the Scottish Parliament's Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee providing an update on legislation that will affect agents. See the full programme 👉 ow.ly/MVOV50Qt10c