b'The practical stuff. There are various professional and ethical implications one should appreciate before starting ones own Estate Agency.Legislation is abundant and we can guide you .1.Start a limited company. Youll need a legal entity as your vehicle. 2.Register for VAT. 3.Register with the ICO for GDPR; and HMRC for AML. 4.Appoint an accountant and ask a solicitor to look at any franchiseagreement. 5.PI Insurance.Its important to stay safe. 6.Doing lettings?Dont forget your CMP insurance too. 7.Professional Memberships.Dont forget to tell them your new company name.Not a member?Become one! 8.Bank accounts.You may need two.Current and Client. 9.Ombudsman Scheme.You will need to be a member.TPO is ours. 10.Lettings again.Dont forget to register with a deposit protection scheme.We know how to do all of this and are on hand to help you through the process.'