RICS proposes comprehensive review of residential property

clock

The Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has joined forces with the National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) and the Association of Residential Lettings Agents (ARLA) to create a wide ranging review of the residential property sector.

The review, called The Carsberg Review of Residential Property, will be presented to the Government in the hope it will consider any recommendations made. Sir Bryan Carsberg, former director general of the Office of Fair Trading, will chair the review focusing on standards, regulation and redress in the residential property sector, as well as examining the buying and selling process. The tasks Sir Carsberg will undertake include; Examining practices in buying, selling, letting and renting residential property from the perspective of consumers, professionals and government. Consulting ...

To continue reading this article...

Join Professional Adviser for free

  • Unlimited access to real-time news, industry insights and market intelligence
  • Stay ahead of the curve with spotlights on emerging trends and technologies
  • Receive breaking news stories straight to your inbox in the daily newsletters
  • Make smart business decisions with the latest developments in regulation, investing retirement and protection
  • Members-only access to the editor’s weekly Friday commentary
  • Be the first to hear about our events and awards programmes

Join

 

Already a Professional Adviser member?

Login

More on Mortgages

Client conundrum: Mortgage overpayments versus investments

Client conundrum: Mortgage overpayments versus investments

1.4 million people will see mortgage deals end this year

Laura Suter
clock 22 February 2023 • 3 min read

Summer economic update: Sunak confirms stamp duty holiday in 'mini-Budget'

Mini Budget

Hannah Godfrey
clock 08 July 2020 • 2 min read

FCA sounds alarm on equity release advice

'Tick-box exercise'

Hannah Godfrey
clock 17 June 2020 • 1 min read