BANG THE DRUM


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wo years ago there was a sense of a whole new regime, a chance to wash away the issues of the Labour management, a fresh start with a newly-elected government with a potential for a balanced approach – a coalition between conservatism and liberalism. Has it worked? Is it better? Generally speaking, it is difficult to judge with the world in


the way it is, but in housing, most people are clear – this regime doesn’t seem too interested in any aspect of housing other than keeping the builders in clover. We commissioned Andrea Kirkby to speak to industry experts; they had quite a lot to say,


Two years on, the coalition doesn’t seem too interested in any aspect of housing.’


little of it complimentary! However, they have managed to bring in more legislation, this time it is making EPCs more complex, more upfront, more of a pain, in fact. And the rules of engagement are unclear – so our explanatory article last month has been updated in this issue and will quite possibly have to be updated next month too! The legislation that many in the property


world crave – regulation of letting agents and measures to raise standards – is a long way down the ministers’ piles (if you’ll pardon the phrase). Standards were high on the agenda though,


at the PROPERTYdrum National Conference on 1st May, with some strong views from speakers and panellists; we’ll have full report in the next issue of PROPERTYdrum! There’s good news too though, in property. Auctions are definitely the rising star of the


residential market, after a slow couple of years, gavels are coming down across the country as instructions increase and more agents offer the service to their clients. Want to get involved? Read on!


Sheila Manchester


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