AML compliance
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Adam Walker
Compliance complexity – letting agents must take it seriously
Adam Walker highlights the most common compliance mistakes that letting agents continue to make and suggests why external consultancy might be a good idea.
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Regulation & Law
Pryor slams estate agents who charge buyers for AML checks
Industry commentator agrees with Kirstie Allsopp after she called out Bradleys in Cornwall, he agreeing practice was 'disappointing'
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Latest property news
Agents warned over failure to register for AML properly
HMRC says some agents see their AML applications rejected for not having risk assessment measures in place.
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Latest property news
Estate agencies ‘not taking AML seriously’ says legal senior
Mark Jones from leading law firm Payne Hicks Beach says there has been little improvement if any in the way agencies approach AML regulation.
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Latest property news
BLOG: Automation is transforming the AML processes for estate agents
SmartsSearch’s Fraser Mitchell says estate agents can streamline their AML processes by adopting automation which will save time and resources.
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Latest property news
Douglas & Gordon facing questions over compliance record
The company's sales arm, which was bought from administration by CEO James Evans, may not be following AML and GDPR rules, it is suggested.
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Latest property news
EXCLUSIVE: ‘Sourcing agents’ warned to be AML compliant or face ‘eye-watering’ fines
Tina Walsh, head of trade body NAPSA, says agents who 'source' property investment deals are now on HMRC's radar.
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Latest property news
Purplebricks deal ‘under threat as fine looms’ claims columnist
Reports suggest a penalty for breaking anti-money laundering rules could put a takeover of the ailing agency in jeopardy.
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Products & Services
SmartSearch certified as a ‘Great Place To Work’
An independent employee survey has revealed digital compliance specialist, SmartSearch, as one of the best places to work in the country.
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Latest property news
Agents facing hefty AML fines after big rise in penalties
Figures from Credas Technologies show increase of nearly 1000% in total amount paid by estate agents for anti-money laundering breaches.
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