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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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Latest property news
‘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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Latest property news
Private landlord ‘exodus’ revealed in official CGT figures – claim
Thousands of landlords are leaving the PRS as Capital Gains Tax returns show, according to a wealth management firm.
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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
New landlord database will be a ‘gold mine’ for tax investigators
BDO's Dawn Register says the Renters’ Reform Bill proposes a private rented sector database with details of landlords and their properties let under residential tenancies.
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