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Lettings firm and estate agent ‘named and shamed’ by HMRC
Both appear in a list of companies and people who are deemed to be 'deliberate tax defaulters' and involve sums over £25,000.
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Agencies to be targeted by HMRC in tax crackdown
HMRC is given extra cash by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to identify companies which have failed to pay all the tax they owe.
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“It’s not that difficult” to buy a first home, says Chairman of NatWest
Sir Howard Davies says first time buyers have always had to save up – his comments came as Halifax reported prices were up last year.
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Regulation & Law
Why the property industry shouldn’t be fine with fines
First AML’s Simon Luke argues a a truly robust anti-money laundering regime requires all parties pulling their weight and adhering to regulations.
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‘Estate agents should embrace all the options to fix broken chains’
UPSTIX boss Fred Jones says that in a cooling market even seasoned estate agents might be unable to find the perfect buyer when chains collapse.
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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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Housing Market
House sales slump 17% in September as cost of living continues to bite
Estate agents and housing experts say would-be buyers are struggling to save for deposits and are worried about finances.
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HMRC warns property industry over new tax avoidance scheme
Private landlords can end up paying more tax, as well as interest, fines and fees, after adopting a 'hybrid business model', HMRC says.
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HMRC targets property firms in new Covid fraud crackdown
New figures reveal a 36% jump in raids by HMRC hunting cash lost in Covid support schemes.
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Regulation & Law
Thousands more estate agents register with HMRC for AML supervision
Thirdfort boss Olly Thornton-Berry says that despite swelling numbers around 4,000 branches still need to register or complete renewal with HMRC.
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