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As of 1st July 2026, the UK Government has changed the Anti-Money Laundering (AML) rules for the lettings sector. The threshold for full AML compliance has effectively been increased from €10,000 per month to £10,000 per month. This seemingly small change has a noticeable impact on the process of securing tenancies for high-value rental properties.
This year's World Environment Day focuses on climate action and the signals our planet is sending us. At Icon, the theme resonates strongly with our own approach to sustainability. We believe that meaningful climate action begins with understanding our impact and taking practical steps to improve. As a global relocation company, we recognise that our activities contribute to carbon emissions and resource consumption, and we are committed to reducing that impact year after year.
Today marks the first major phase of the Renters’ Rights Act coming into force. From today, the private rental system in England moves to a new framework designed to provide greater security, flexibility and transparency. Here are the key changes which are happening today, and what is left to come.
The price and availability of serviced accommodation is highly dependent on seasonality and major events happening in that location. If you're planning on relocating employees to major cities this summer, you should be aware of the following events which are likely to impact serviced accommodation.
For individuals and families wanting to leave the Middle East due to the current conflict, pets are an added layer of concern for many. With delays in relocating pets out of the Middle East, pet owners may be reluctant to leave them behind until transport can be arranged. Here's what you need to know.
We’re proud to announce that Icon has once again achieved ISO 14001 certification, relating to Environmental Management Systems (EMS), following a successful external audit.
In our most recent EcoVadis assessment, we maintained last year’s score of 81/100 and received another Gold medal. The outcome is a fantastic result for Icon and a testament to the effort we put into building our services around sustainable principles.
Our Supplier Code of Conduct is key to the management of our supply chain, ensuring that all our partners uphold the high standards of Icon services. Here are 5 things in our Supplier Code of Conduct which you might not know about.
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