Getting a signed contract has long been the moment estate agents celebrate. But the government’s home buying and selling reform roadmap makes a compelling case that this is the wrong finish line. If a transaction takes an average of 120 days to complete after offer acceptance – 60% longer than it took in 2007 – something in the process isn’t working. The question for your agency is whether you’re ready to shift how you think about what success looks like.
Under the DMCC Act 2025, the CMA can fine estate agents the higher of £300,000 or 10% of global turnover for failing to disclose material information — without requiring anything to have gone wrong. A digital audit trail is now essential.
The practical guide to estate agent client onboarding in 2025/26 — covering contracts, AML, material information, payments, and what good looks like.
What material information estate agents must collect under the DMCC Act — Parts A, B, and C explained, enforcement, consequences, and how to stay compliant.
In May 2025, the National Trading Standards removed their material information guidance causing confusion for agents. We pulled together a group of agency experts to discuss material information, whether it’s still something agents should care about and their top tips to keep compliant.
Material information isn’t just about legal compliance it’s a chance to raise your game as an estate agent. In this article, we explore how leading agents are using it to build trust, speed up sales, and stand out in a competitive market. From smarter marketing to stronger client relationships, this is how transparency becomes your most powerful tool.
With regulatory pressure mounting and material information requirements evolving, the best estate agents aren’t panicking they’re sharpening their edge. In this blog, five industry experts share their top tips for turning compliance into a commercial advantage. From tightening internal processes to marketing transparency as a USP, this is your roadmap for staying ahead and standing out.
Land registry title deeds are crucial for property transactions, detailing ownership, rights, and restrictions, but when you get an unregistered property, it can cause some headaches.
The National Trading Standards Estate and Letting Agency Team (NTSELAT) has just rolled out advice on the last two bits of their Material Information Project. This is all about making sure important details in property listings are clear as day for prospective buyers and renters.
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