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Sophie M., Lettings Manager, A.A. Fishers
As the year draws to a close, property professionals across the UK start gearing up for one of the most demanding parts of the job. From gas safety and electrical checks to deposit protection renewals and Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs), the list of regulatory requirements only seems to grow longer each year.
For busy estate agencies and property management companies, keeping up with these obligations while maintaining day-to-day operations can quickly overwhelm even the most efficient team. The key to staying ahead lies in preparation, structure, and having the right support in place.
The UK property sector is now one of the most heavily regulated industries. Over the past decade, new legislation has been introduced to improve tenant safety, enhance transparency, and ensure higher standards across the board.
However, these regulations also mean that agencies and landlords face increasing workloads. Research from Propertymark shows that nearly 70% of agents believe compliance tasks have grown significantly in the past two years, with many struggling to balance admin-heavy work alongside client demands.
Failure to keep up can lead to costly fines or reputational damage. A single missed certificate or late renewal can result in penalties of up to £30,000 under current UK housing regulations.
The challenge is rarely about willingness or competence; it is about time. Many in-house teams are already stretched thin handling lettings, maintenance, and client communication. When compliance season hits, those existing pressures intensify.
Tasks such as tracking expiry dates, chasing contractors, and updating records across multiple systems consume hours that could be spent on revenue-generating work. As a result, compliance management often becomes reactive rather than strategic.
That is where additional capacity makes a difference. By introducing remote property administrators, agencies can delegate time-consuming compliance processes while maintaining complete oversight and control.
Staying compliant is not just about meeting deadlines. It is about creating a repeatable structure that prevents last-minute scrambles. Start by mapping every key compliance area across your portfolio, including:
Using a shared tracker or cloud-based system ensures every property and date is visible to your whole team. Tools such as Fixflo and Reapit can automate reminders, flag overdue items, and centralise documentation.
A remote compliance coordinator can help maintain and update these systems, making sure nothing falls through the cracks.
Compliance is not only about internal tracking. Coordinating with contractors, receiving certificates, and updating digital records are just as time-consuming.
Having a dedicated remote team member who can liaise with suppliers, chase documents, and log updates in your CRM significantly reduces admin strain. It also improves accuracy and consistency, ensuring you are always inspection-ready.
At Seamless, many clients now rely on remote support specifically for compliance management, freeing up their in-house property managers to focus on client relationships rather than paperwork.
With new regulations on the horizon, including proposed changes to EPC standards and licensing in certain regions, 2026 is expected to bring even more compliance demands. Agencies that set up clear processes now will have a major advantage when those changes take effect.
By partnering with Seamless, you can build a scalable team structure that ensures compliance remains consistent, accurate, and stress-free, no matter how many properties you manage.
To find out how Seamless can help streamline your compliance operations, book a consultation.
Compliance does not have to be a burden. With the right systems, planning, and support, agencies can turn it into a strength that builds trust and confidence among landlords and tenants alike.
Remote property professionals make it possible to stay compliant without overloading your team or sacrificing service quality. With Seamless, compliance season can be predictable, organised, and fully under control.
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