Mazhar Hussain until recently operated a sales and lettings firm but has now been fined over AML irregularities at his money transfer company.

Jonathan Frankel of The Cavendish Legal Group says many barriers remain to making leasehold ownership fairer despite the government's hoopla.

Scottish housing minister says extended ban is designed to reduce burden on local authorities and curtail the spread of Covid.

Government has revealed radical changes to many aspects of leaseholds including ground rents, extensions and retirement properties.

Expert Martin Cheek says too many agents are "rolling out the red carpet for fraudsters" following damning government report.

NCA says Zamira Hajiyev must now explain where her wealth comes from or have properties worth £22m confiscated under AML rules.

Latest National Risk Assessment of AML and terrorist financing says government is taking action against agents involved, who sell £5m+ homes.

Ministers have delivered the body blow to agents and buyers via its response to an online parliamentary petition.