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The time it takes to complete a property sale in the UK remains stubbornly high, with buyers and sellers facing delays that can cause deals to fall through and create stress. Propertymark’s Housing Insight Report demonstrates that 32% of member agents reported it takes an average of 17 weeks or more to progress from offer to acceptance to exchange.
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.
Four common causes of professional indemnity claims against letting and sales agents
Trust is placed in lettings and sales agents by individuals and businesses who seek expertise, knowledge and attention to detail. With that trust, however, comes risk – and that's why it's essential to consider Professional Indemnity (PI) Insurance. Gallagher, the industry-approved supplier of insurance for Propertymark, offers cover for agency businesses to help protect them from the legal costs involved should a client make a claim against them due to a mistake or incorrect advice.
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