Division 68
117,895 enterprises
These requirements apply to all business activities in this division.
Enforced by: HSE
Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974
General duty to protect employees and others affected by the business — offices, viewings, managed common parts.
Enforced by: HSE
Employers' Liability (Compulsory Insurance) Act 1969
Required for any business employing at least one person.
Enforced by: ICO
Data Protection Act 2018; UK GDPR (retained EU law)
Agents and landlords process extensive personal data (applicants, tenants, referencing, right-to-rent copies). ICO registration unless exempt.
Enforced by: EHRC
Equality Act 2010
No discrimination in the provision of lettings/sales services or premises. 'No DSS' lettings policies have been held unlawful indirect discrimination.
Enforced by: LOCAL_FIRE_AUTHORITY
Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
Applies to commercial premises and the common parts of blocks of flats (the 'responsible person' is often the freeholder/managing agent). Fire Safety Act 2021 + Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 added duties for multi-occupied residential buildings. Devolved: Fire (Scotland) Act 2005; Fire and Rescue Services (NI) Order 2006.
Enforced by: TRADING_STANDARDS
Energy Performance of Buildings (England and Wales) Regulations 2012
A valid EPC must be commissioned before a building is marketed for sale or let, with the rating shown in advertising. An agent must not market a property without one being commissioned. Scotland: Energy Performance of Buildings (Scotland) Regulations 2008.
Renting and operating of own or leased real estate
Real estate agencies
Management of real estate on a fee or contract basis
Buying and selling of own real estate