From May 14th 2025, letting agents must conduct sanctions checks on clients, following the UK Government’s extension of sanctions reporting obligations.

As of 14th May this year, new financial sanctions reporting obligations will come into force requiring letting agents to conduct far stricter AML checks

In addition to accepting more than 5,000 complaints about businesses, The Property Ombudsman conducts more than 2,000 compliance checks annually to ensure businesses have safeguards in...

Failure to follow the NTSELAT guidance on material information could be classed as a criminal offence.

The Open Property Data Association has released a new version of its property data standards framework to help letting agents comply with new guidance.

Landlords are being warned after an individual was hit with a large fine for not handing over requested paperwork to the council.

James Staveley, Partner in Carter Jonas’ Planning & Development team looks at how new regulations may impact the development of tall buildings.

In the ever-evolving landscape of data protection regulations, estate agents in the UK are urged to familiarise themselves with the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations...

An overwhelming majority of UK estate agents have suggested that the reputation of the industry would be improved if mandatory licensing were to be introduced, according to a new...

Letting agents have been urged to keep up to date with their obligations or expect hefty fines if they fail to comply with complex Client Money Protection rules.