With only a remaining week until the legislation of new financial sanctions enter into force, allowing agents throughout the country to prepare for new rules.
The guild reports that more than 450 member agents attended their web seminars last month, designed to help prepare agents for new compliance requirements.
The web seminars addressed the significant changes that affect the rental sector, specifically the new requirement as of May 14 so that all rental agents make checks of financial sanctions of the United Kingdom and report suspicious violations of the implementation of HM Treasury (Offerial).
Directed by Paul Offley, the sessions covered the key vital areas for the preparation for the members, including a clear explanation of financial sanctions and why rental agents are now included in the scope.
There were also practical demonstrations in the required controls can effectively be carried out, a summary of the serious implications and possible sanctions for not complying, as well as a segment of dedicated questions and answers that allow the members specific to the members.
Financial sanctions legislation will significantly affect rental agents by demanding that the issue implement solid compliance procedures to identify and prevent transactions with sanctioned individuals or entities. This includes exhaustive controls on possible tenants and owners against official sanctions lists, which potentially requires due diligence for higher risk clients and establishing clear internal policies and staff training. Failure can generate severe penalties, including hijk fines and reputation damage, which requires a proactive and diligent approach for the fulfillment of all rental agents.
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