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29 May 2025
Further planning reforms and SME builder support to stimulate housing delivery

The UK Government has unveiled a major plan to get Britain building by backing small and medium-sized housebuilders with funding, regulatory reform, and new guidance aimed at speeding up completions. Keeping pace with housing demand remains an incredibly challenging ambition to achieve, and it is vital that reforms identify areas of potential housing need and deliver a streamlined process that supports the provision of sustainable housing.

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28 May 2025
Protect your business from the risks of underinsurance

Inadequate or insufficient insurance cover may result in serious financial loss and can affect organisations of any size. Underinsurance can have potentially serious consequences for a business when they make a claim. Gallagher, Propertymark’s official insurance broking partner, explains the potential impact underinsurance can have.

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23 May 2025
Roaring for a cause: Propertymark teams make waves at Dragon Boat Race

It may not have been bright, but it was certainly early as teams of spirited property professionals gathered at Fairlop Waters on Sunday 18 May for the third annual Agents Giving Dragon Boat Race. Among the 10 teams competing, two flew the Propertymark flag: the Propertymark Green Dragons and the Propertymark Trust. Each boat was crewed by a mix of staff, volunteers, member agents, and supportive friends and family.

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15 May 2025
Climate goals must balance with property industry's practicalities

Propertymark’s response to the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) consultation on reforms to the Energy Performance of Buildings (EPB) regime addresses the wide-ranging proposals, covering changes to Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs), Display Energy Certificates (DECs), and Air Conditioning Inspection Reports (ACIRs). We welcome many of the proposed reforms but have also raised concerns, especially around commercial and heritage buildings and HMOs, and made recommendations to ensure the final policy is fair, practical, and effective.

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12 May 2025
Issue 59: Summer 2025

Tractors, fridges, Ferraris, diamonds...in issue 59 we dive into the eclectic world of the auctioneer with NAVA Propertymark President, Stuart Collar-Brown. Sticking with historic gems, we discover that dealing with listed buildings doesn't have to be a headache as long as you do your homework. Looking ahead, TDS share their expert tips to keep your summer dispute-free, and Toby Martin waxes lyrical about how he came to love the Renters' Rights Bill.

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09 May 2025
Propertymark strongly welcomes Welsh Housing Survey

Jayne Bryant MS, Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government announced that the survey will be undertaken in 2026–27, marking a major step forward in improving housing policy. This is a great campaign win for Propertymark – we have been calling for this for some time, including in evidence to the Senedd’s Local Government and Housing Committee, where we made it clear that without up-to-date and reliable information, ministers can’t make informed decisions that truly reflect what’s happening across Wales.

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09 May 2025
Material Information guidance withdrawn as the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act takes over

The property sector has seen a significant regulatory shift with the quiet withdrawal of the National Trading Standards Estate and Letting Agency Team (NTSELAT) Material Information Guidance. This change coincides with the enforcement of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act (DMCC Act) on 6 April 2025 which supersedes the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 (CPRs) and has shifted power over consumer protections to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).

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07 May 2025
Building the best future for the Scottish housing sector?

The Scottish Government has set out detailed plans to tackle Scotland’s ongoing housing challenges in its Programme for Government 2025-26, with significant implications for property agents across the country. Propertymark welcomes the renewed focus on affordable housing and tenant protections, issues we have consistently highlighted through our policy engagement, particularly with regard to the Housing (Scotland) Bill. However, we reiterate our stance that truly resolving Scotland’s housing crisis requires the Scottish Government to urgently reassess the broader financial landscape affecting housing.

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02 May 2025
Views sought on fair pricing framework as heat networks continue to expand

From January 2026, Ofgem will take on regulatory responsibility for heat networks in England, Scotland and Wales, with a remit to protect consumers, support investment in the sector, and help the UK Government achieve its net zero targets. Significant growth in the use of heat networks is being driven by government policy and funding, making it crucial that managing agents, estate and letting agents, and auctioneers are part of the conversation.

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25 Apr 2025
Non-domestic property risks missing 2030 energy targets by a decade

Recent research from Search Acumen indicates that the commercial property sector is on track to miss the UK Government's 2030 Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) target, with full compliance projected only by 2040. Around half of all energy consumed in commercial and industrial buildings in England and Wales is in the rented sector, placing the onus on landlords to make energy efficiency and heating improvements.

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23 Apr 2025
England's land must work harder and more flexibly for a secure future

A major consultation for a new Land Use Framework aims to balance the need for 1.5 million new homes, expansion of energy infrastructure, and the creation of new towns, alongside the protection of the environment and the transition to a low-carbon economy. Propertymark supports a balanced approach to changes in land use, however, we believe the UK Government has significantly underestimated the land required for residential development.

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16 Apr 2025
UK Government pursues stronger powers to tackle tax non-compliance

Plans are afoot to strengthen HMRC (HM Revenue and Customs) to act quickly and robustly against professional tax advisers who help clients avoid paying the correct tax. Propertymark welcomes this because it aligns with our calls to the Treasury, and we support HMRC’s ambition to ensure the financial sector upholds the highest standards and integrity of the tax system.

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10 Apr 2025
Modernised planning committees will still need more planning officers

The UK Government has published proposals to reform planning committees in England as part of its broader planning reform agenda, setting out significant changes that could affect how planning decisions are made locally. Propertymark supports reform to improve the consistency and speed of decisions but warns that the current proposals may miss the mark, especially around delegation and local flexibility.

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07 Apr 2025
FAQ: Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (Commencement No. 2) Regulations 2025

The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act (DMCC Act) was enacted on 24 May 2024 and provides regulation of competition in digital markets, amending the Competition Act 1998 and the Enterprise Act 2002 and encompassing the protection of consumer rights and other related rights.

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07 Apr 2025
Fact Sheet: UK Sanctions Reporting Obligations for High Value Dealers

Under the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018, the UK Government introduced a new regime of issuing financial sanctions following the UK’s departure from the European Union. Under the Act, businesses specified in the Act have to report to Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) if they suspect they are engaging with a client who is under financial sanctions.

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04 Apr 2025
Heat in Buildings Bill to return with more realistic aims

Extensive revisions have been announced to the proposed Bill, which is designed to transition Scotland's buildings to cleaner heating systems and improve energy efficiency. Following consultations, including substantial input from Propertymark, the Scottish Government is now committed to developing a more balanced approach that aligns environmental objectives with economic realities.

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