‘A huge leap forward for the property industry’: Mandatory estate agent qualifications move closer
Lord Best's recommendations, published today, herald a new regime for the property industry, with mandatory qualifications for all estate agents - which could be extended to property developers, managers and landlords
Mandatory estate agent qualifications are on the way
Lord Best's Regulation of Property Agents working party will present its recommendations - including new mandatory qualifications for all consumer-facing estate agents - to the Government next week
Central London estate agent wins £185k in important maternity discrimination case
A successful PCL Sales Manager was refused flexible working hours following the birth of her daughter - prompting an employment tribunal.
Talking Heads: How property businesses are keeping moving in spite of Covid-19
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KFH hires ex-Foxtons director for senior lettings role
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Heavyweight property companies exit FTSE 100
Berkeley Group and Rightmove are both being relegated from the UK's index of corporate giants.
UAE developer puts down roots in Prime Central London
Dubai-based operator opens Knightsbridge office as Gulf property groups continue to make moves in the capital.
SW London estate agency appoints new sales & lettings heads
Arrival of a new Head of Sales and a new Head of Lettings 'mark an exciting new chapter for Lawsons & Daughters,' says boss Sanjay Joshi.
Estate agency named among UK’s fastest-growing firms
Self-employed firm The Agency UK was the only estate agency to feature in this year's Sunday Times 100 ranking of high-growth private businesses.
Buying agency ‘seal of approval’ seeks to help home-buyers pick trusted advisors
First In The Door's Prime Property Seal of Accreditation™ aims to create 'a curated network of best-in-class advisors.'
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