Car crashes into front of estate agency

Mandatory qualifications for estate agents would improve standards, reduce failed transactions, and restore trust in the homebuying process, RICS’ Chief Executive has claimed. Justin Young (pictured) said estate agents sit at “one of the greatest points of influence” for buyers and sellers, yet the sector remains largely unregulated with no consistent requirement for competency or…

The complaint A landlord, Marie*, said that the letting agent she used consistently failed to forward rent transfers received from her tenants in a timely manner. This placed Marie in a vulnerable financial position, and so she brought her long-term dispute to The Property Ombudsman. Throughout 2023 and 2024, there were repeated rent transfer delays…

Pass the Syrup is where estate agency gets honest, entertaining, and occasionally unhinged. Author: Gemma Discover more from Sovereign Prime Property Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email. Type your email… Subscribe

The Government has confirmed that landlords in the private rented sector (PRS) will not have to comply with the new Decent Homes Standards until 2035, provoking an angry response from both MPs and rent activist groups. Ben Twomey, CEO, Generation Rent With one in five homes in the sector classed as “non-decent,” Labour MP Paula…

Chestertons brought colleagues and clients together to celebrate Pride in London this month, hosting a gathering on Whitehall to watch the annual parade while highlighting the importance of inclusion across the property industry. The event was organised by Tony Gambrill, Regional Sales Director for North and East London. He grew up in Australia and attended…

A letting agency has forced Charnwood Borough Council to amend its selective licensing conditions after arguing they imposed ‘unreasonable burdens’ on responsible landlords and went beyond the council’s legal powers. AST Lettings Ltd brought the case to the First-tier Tribunal on behalf of two landlords, challenging a series of conditions linked to the council’s selective…