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The Commercial Outlook is based on a survey of Propertymark Commercial agents combined with an analysis of key economic forecasts for the UK to equip interested audiences with the most up-to-date information on the commercial property market for the coming quarter.
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FAQs: Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023
After the invasion of Ukraine, the UK Government took steps to address growing concerns of money laundering and other economic crime from Russian and foreign entities operating in the UK or with UK companies. This led to the introduction of the Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act in March 2022.
Making UK property energy efficient
Financial implications, practicality, consequences, and communication surrounding energy efficiency measures are key concerns cited in Propertymark’s latest report which provides recommendations to help homeowners, landlords, and tenants save money, create new jobs and fight climate change.
Fact Sheet: Town and Country Planning (Control of Advertisements) Regulations 1992
The Town and Country Planning (Control of Advertisements) Regulations 1992 apply to Wales and some aspects of the regulations were updated by the Town and Country Planning (Control of Advertisements) (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2017.
Fact sheet: Building Safety Act 2022
The Building Safety Act 2022 aims to provide more rights, powers and protections for residents of high-risk buildings and reduce the chance of death in the event a fire breaks out. The Act establishes specific duties for individuals within high-risk buildings to manage building safety risks.
FAQs: Economic Crime Levy (UK)
The levy was announced at Budget 2020 and the Economic Crime (Anti-Money Laundering) Levy Regulations 2022 were published on 11 March 2022. The Regulations came into force on 1 April 2022.
FAQs: Fire Safety Act 2021 (England and Wales)
The Fire Safety Order was introduced in October 2006 and covers the ongoing fire safety management of a building while occupied.
Personal safety and lone working guidance
Making personal safety a habitual part of any working practice is essential. Being aware of the risks of lone working and having effective and familiar policies and practices in place can help agents recognise any potential red flags and give them the confidence to respond in an appropriate way that reduces the risk of harm.
Phil Spencer toolkit
Phil Spencer has the biggest following among consumers and he fully endorses the benefits of Propertymark Protection. Download your Phil Spencer toolkit and benefit from his endorsement of your high standards as Propertymark Protected members.
Fact sheet: Town and Country Planning (Control of Advertisements) Regulations 2007
The regulations set out the rules for advertising boards, including property sales and lettings boards. They came into force on 6 April 2007 and apply in relation to the display of advertisements on sites in England only.
FAQs: Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022
Following the implementation of the Fire Safety Act 2021, additional measures have been passed for England that introduces new responsibilities under the Fire Safety Order and expand upon the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
FAQs: Non-domestic private rented property: minimum energy efficiency standards for commercial property
Since 1 April 2018 all new tenancies of non-domestic (commercial), properties must reach the minimum Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) standard of E or above. The Energy Efficiency (Private Rented Property) (England and Wales) Regulations 2015 make clear that as of 1 April 2023, the regulations will apply to all tenancies, including existing and ongoing tenancies.
Brexit's effect on commercial expansions
Michael Sears, of Sealeys Walker Jarvis in Gravesend, recalls a major ladies’ clothes retailer set for expansion into 52 more stores in the UK, this was before Brexit saw big brands massively scaling back expansion plans.
FAQs: Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022
This Act is part of a series of proposed powers to combat illicit finance and reduce economic crime. While the Act is necessary to impose sanctions as part of a wider set of actions the UK has taken against Russia, measures set out in the Act aim to tackle economic crime from all overseas entities.
How to cope with stressful situations
You are in the thick of one of life’s most stressful moments—moving home. It is an emotionally charged process from start to finish so it's important to know simple ways you can keep your customers calm and respond positively to any complaints.
FAQs: Heat and Buildings Strategy
The Heat and Buildings Strategy sets out the UK Government’s plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2050. Learn more about the scheme and the implications for estate, letting and commercial agents.
Fact sheet: General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR)
The General Data Protection Regulations (EU GDPR) were rolled out across the EU on 25 May 2018. The Regulations brought consistency in data handling to EU member states and granted individuals additional rights on when and how their personal data is used.
FAQs: Amendments to Use Classes
An amendment has been made to the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987, to make significant changes to the Use Classes system in England.
Assured Advice 4: Display of business names
In this assured advice Warwickshire County Council Trading Standards Service provides guidance around how and where you need display your business name.
Assured Advice 13: Advertising against a competitor
Is it a criminal offence to circulate inaccurate marketing material about a competitor?
The Property Ombudsman (TPO) Codes of Practice
As part of our compnay obligations our Principal, Partner and Director members must follow The Property Ombudsman (TPO) Codes of Practice. TPO have worked closely with the Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) to obtain approval of their Codes of Practice.