The professional body
for the property sector

Propertymark audit visits are receiving excellent feedback and giving firms greater confidence in their compliance processes—challenging the perception that audits are designed to catch agents out. Increasingly, members use the visits as a practical check on how daily procedures work and to identify improvements early.

Propertymark shared member survey data to illustrate the challenges faced by agents when the UK Government requested evidence on how the UK Money Laundering Regulations could be improved. Ministers have listened, and regulations expected to take effect in early 2026 will have sensible changes to Customer Due Diligence and improve access to compliant business banking services for agencies.

Homes England’s latest edict on building specifications and best-practice sets out a modern blueprint for housing that is energy-efficient, moisture-resilient, comfortable, and easy to live in. While formally aimed at the social and affordable housing sectors, the scale of Homes England-funded delivery and its influence on design culture mean its impact will be felt far beyond those boundaries.