§ Regulatory tracker

COMM

COMM refers to communication and marketing regulations governing how estate and letting agents advertise properties, handle client data, and correspond with consumers. Key regulatory oversight comes from the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008, the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) which enforces advertising codes, and the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) which regulates data protection and electronic marketing under GDPR and PECR. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) also publishes guidance on fair pricing practices and transparency in property advertising. Watchdog HQ monitors changes to COMM weekly.

Latest week (06 September 2026): 1 item tracked across 1 source. The full detail is reserved for subscribers.

§ 01 · Sources Watchdog HQ tracks

Where the signal comes from.

HMRC — anti-money-laundering supervision of estate agency businesses
Information Commissioner's Office — UK GDPR enforcement and guidance
Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government — incl. leasehold & commonhold reform
Competition and Markets Authority — consumer-protection in property sales
Planning Inspectorate, Building Safety Regulator, OFSI (financial sanctions), Home Office (Right to Rent), Companies House (ECCTA / ID verification), DESNZ (EPC / MEES)
legislation.gov.uk — primary and secondary legislation in force, incl. commencement orders
Regulatory pipeline: UK Parliament Bills (readings to Royal Assent), GOV.UK consultations (open/closed/outcome), the Lords Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee — a change is tracked before it becomes law and carried forward as it progresses
Statutory redress & standards bodies: The Property Ombudsman, NTSELAT, RICS
Trade press & legal commentary: Propertymark, NRLA, the Negotiator, Estate Agent Today, Local Government Lawyer, and leading property-law firms

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