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Use of fake ID documents surges after fees banned for tenant referencing
London agency says its has seen a significant increase in criminals hoping to run brothels and drug dens or defraud Airbnb by hiding their true identity when applying for tenancies.
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Exclusive: Who is responsible for accuracy of ‘unregulated’ online lettings platforms?
The Negotiator asks Spotahome's UK and Ireland General Manager to give his view after his platform was found to have listed an unregistered HMO apartment.
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Why do so few agents file Suspicious Activity Reports?
Nigel Lewis looks at the background to anti-money laundering and the property industry.
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Regional Reports
Rochford, Stafford and Croydon
Each month we visit three agents across the country to discover what is happening in their local market. This month we meet members of the Guild of Property Professionals in Rochford, Stafford and Croydon.
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Illegal HMO advertised on rental platform Spotahome also a ‘fire hazard’
Six bedroom apartment in London features no lounge, a single toilet and a small kitchen as well as a radiator that pokes through a wall.
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Rural pursuit: LonRes welcomes 200 country agents to its fold
The peer-to-peer platform is growing following a rural push, adding 5,000 properties properties to its network.
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Switch on to utilities
With bills rising faster than inflation, Lisa Isaacs explores the benefits for agents offering utility comparison and switching services to homemovers.
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Software – hard choices
Choosing a software package to run your entire business is probably the most critical decision an agent can make, says Joanne Christie. So how do you approach it?
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Locrating maps local services – brilliantly!
When people are moving they need all the local information they can get to help in the search for the perfect home. So its good to hear about Locrating, which offers website plugins covering schools, transport and amenities. The plugins are easily integrated to any website in minutes and appear seamlessly alongside other content. The most popular is their schools plugin; which, since 2010 has been running on hundreds of websites, trusted by some of the largest estate agencies. The plugin is an intuitive map, placed on a property details page that displays all schools (state and independent) and nurseries in the area. A wealth of comprehensive, up to date information is available; such as catchment area indicators, oversubscription status, Ofsted reports, exam results, pupil progress measures, parent reviews, and more. It is one of, if not the, most comprehensive source of information available on UK schools. Other plugins include local public transport and amenities; such as bars, restaurants, local attractions, supermarkets etc. When asked questions from potential buyers about the local education available, the agent will have accurate and expert knowledge easily to hand; without the need to trawl numerous sources of information comparing the performance of local schools…
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Minister reassures that eviction process ‘will be improved’
Hurried comments to reassure follow widespread alarm that abolishing Section 21 notices would be 'devastating' for landlords and agents.
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