Agency survey launched on material information rules

Industry bodies are seeking agent views on material information rules.

Propertymark, together with TDS, The Guild of Property Professionals, Property Redress Scheme, The Property Institute and Kerfuffle are keen to understand how Parts A, B and C of the Trading Standards guidance has been fulfilled so far.

Two industry-wide surveys have been created to get feedback on material information rules. one for sales agents and another for letting agents.

The surveys are open to Propertymark members and non-members.

The aim is to encourage wide-ranging reaction from those who work within the sector regarding current take up, operational impact and any overall bearing the new rules have created.

Findings will help with representations to Government and other stakeholders.

Nathan Emerson, chief executive of Propertymark, said: “The overall research aims to create a springboard for reflection regarding how aspects are working at agency level, and it also aims to generate ideas to drive evolution and ultimately help craft a system that keeps pace and can deliver maximum benefit to all users.

“It is vital to gather insight and understanding from the very forefront of the industry to help steer future development and implementation. Propertymark is keen to gather real world thoughts from people who work across the sector and collect an open and honest account of positives, and any potential areas for improvement.”

To take part in the industry-wide survey, please follow the relevant link below.

Sales: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/PropertymarkMaterialInformationSalesAgents/

Lettings: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/PropertymarkMaterialInformationLettingAgents/