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Managing your property agency or business

Claim fund for the property, motor, auction and debt collector industries

A consumer can seek compensation from the claim fund if they lose money because of your actions.

Rules about holding a licence

You must always have the right licence and display it for people to see. Find out the rules about your licence and how they are changing.

Tell us of your intended place of business

You must give us details about all of your places of business. Find out who can be in charge of an office, and how to change any of your locations.

Substitute licensee

If you’re going away, you can choose to appoint a substitute licensee to run your business. Find out how to appoint them and what restrictions apply.

Property developers who sell property

Property developers can find requirements for selling property they’ve developed, including which licence they need, the contract mandatory disclosure rules and how to manage the buyer’s deposit.

Buying a resident letting agency

You must be aware of the rules if you plan to buy a resident letting agency. Find out what you need to do to take over the business.