Rightmove commentary on the independent regulation of property agents announcement
Jason Charles, Head of Education at Rightmove said:
“We support the government’s commitment to formal regulation in the property industry, which is something many agents have been getting ahead of through official education for their teams. We first made official qualifications available for agents back in 2022, and over the past year demand has surged by 128%.
“Rightmove research shows seven in 10 home-movers would prefer to work with a qualified agent, while over 70% of renters and homeowners believe agents should hold formal qualifications. Agents play a critical role in helping people navigate one of life’s biggest decisions, and clear standards, qualifications and effective regulation can help improve consumer confidence. We look forward to working with the government on the proposals.”
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