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Property Management Companies

Asked by Mr Clive BettsLabourMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 14 October 2024UIN 5873

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To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether she plans to bring in (a) licences for and (b) registration of property managing agents.

Answered by Matthew Pennycook

The Government is committed to ensuring that those living in the rented and leasehold sectors are protected from abuse and poor service at the hands of unscrupulous property agents. The Government will set out its position on the regulation of letting, managing and estate agents in due course.

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