The UK Government plans to regulate property agents, aiming to improve service and protect consumers.Propertymark supports this move, highlighting the potential for better industry standards.Matthew Pennycook,…
A recent call by a right-wing think tank urges the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to regulate third-party litigation funding (TPLF).The Adam Smith Institute demands transparency in…
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has unveiled a comprehensive global standard.The new standard is called ‘Property Agency and Management Principles’ and incorporates various real…
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has initiated a significant shift with its new global standard, aimed at elevating property agency and management.This standard, effective…
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) intensifies actions against social media ‘finfluencers’.Twenty finfluencers have been interviewed under caution for potentially illegal activities.Concerns arise over the promotion of…
The UK Government is set to address key issues in the housebuilding industry, as highlighted by the Competition and Market’s Authority (CMA).A new consumer code for…
Reforming the Package Travel Regulations (PTRs) is gaining urgency in the current travel landscape. With a focus on balancing consumer protection and operator liability, stakeholders emphasise…
The UK Treasury has announced new BNPL rules for early 2025 to protect consumers.These rules will include mandatory affordability checks and enhanced consumer protections.A consultation involving…
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is under scrutiny regarding its role in promoting growth, as acknowledged by its CEO, Nikhil Rathi.Nikhil Rathi admitted that the FCA…
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) has declared six financial firms in default over August and September, enabling clients to make claims.The firms involved are no…
