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Property agents and their businesses must assess risk, create safe systems of working, communicate these to their employees as well as monitor and review their systems on a regular basis. By making customers aware of potential hazards, property agents will be offering a higher level of professionalism and customer service.
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Propertymark influences leading UK Government taskforce
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