Propertymark has established an independent Regulatory Board to separate its regulatory functions from its representative activities, marking a structural change in how the trade body operates.
The Board will oversee professional standards, regulatory policy and disciplinary frameworks. Applications for both independent Board roles and co-opted representatives close on 27 February 2026.
Board structure and leadership
Melanie Carter, Partner and Head of Regulation at Stone King LLP, will chair the new Board. Carter has over 20 years’ service as a judge and is recognised in the Legal 500 Hall of Fame for professional discipline.
“Independence on the Regulatory Board strengthens confidence in Propertymark’s standards and regulatory processes and makes clear that the public interest comes first,” Carter said. “This new structure reinforces consumer protection and demonstrates a clear commitment to professionalism across property agencies, in line with other professional sectors.”
Bill Butler, Non-Executive Chair of Propertymark, described the move as “the next significant step in our journey to strengthen professionalism and public trust in the sector”.
He added: “We are committed to the separation of regulatory and representative functions, embedding transparency, and putting the public interest at the heart of everything we do.”
Industry involvement
Alongside independent members, Propertymark is inviting agents to participate as voluntary Co-opted Professional Members, providing advisory and scrutiny input to support the Board’s work.
The separation of regulatory and representative functions follows a model used by other professional bodies, where regulatory oversight operates independently from membership advocacy.
Further information about the Regulatory Board and available roles is available at www.propertymark.co.uk/about-us/board-and-governance.
