It’s a criminal offence to trade as a high-value dealer or an estate agency business (which includes property auctioneers) without being registered with Her Majesty’s Revenue & Customs (HMRC) for money laundering supervision. This recently updated guide covers everything you need to know.
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Nicky Heathcote, Propertymark’s Interim Executive Chair, will also lend her skills to The Conveyancing Association, stepping into the role of Non-Executive Chair with immediate effect. Read More...
The Fire Safety Bill clarifies where responsibility for fire safety lies in multi-occupied buildings in England and Wales and is set to receive Royal Assent today, 29 April. Read More...
The National Trading Standards Estate and Letting Agency Team (NTSELAT) has today, 20 April, launched a consultation to gather information to develop guidance as to what should be considered material information on property listings and portals. Read More...
From today, 1 April 2021, a two per cent higher rate of Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) will apply to purchasers of residential property in England and Northern Ireland who are not resident in the UK. Read More...
HMRC has published a self-assessment of its money laundering supervisory performance, which is broadly in line with the relevant Money Laundering Regulations and OPBAS sourcebook, however stating there was room for improvement. Read More...
From Monday 29 March the UK Government will start to ease lockdown restrictions on social contact, business and activities, and travel in England. Whilst there will be no changes to safety guidance for the property sector, Propertymark is reviewing the guidance that has supported members to work safely and given the UK Government the confidence to allow agents to keep working throughout lockdown. Read More...
Our member-exclusive guides will help keep you up to date during the pandemic. Read More...
Propertymark Qualifications offer specialist, regulated auctioneering qualifications which are completed flexibly through distance learning. Read More...
Find a NAVA Propertymark Protected auctioneer or valuer near you. Read More...