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FEATURE: Money launderers spread to the regions

Property fraudsters and money launderers are not just a London problem – agents across the UK are at risk, as Richard Reed discovers.

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Connells branch accused of 'underhand' energy switching contract clause

Company says tenant's energy was switched in error – despite having previously given her landlord assurances it would not happen.

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Giant of UK property industry Roy Slater dies aged 76

Slater started up Scotland's best-known estate agent Slater, Hogg & Howison but was also well known for work as a Liberal councillor and charity supporter.

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Revealed: First female duo to run an agency in London's famously posh patch

Faith Cook and Georgia Everton-Wallach have bought the Winkworth business they previously worked for covering two prime London patches.

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Robert Peston confirmed as The Negotiator Conference host 26th November, Grosvenor House, Park Lane, London

The Political Editor of ITV will be the question-master and moderator at the estate and letting agent networking event of the year. Tickets are still available. Register now for the conference to secure your place.

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London letting agents face compliance sweep and up to £30,000 fine<br />

Trading standards and council officers in Newham are to complete unannounced spot checks of agent's promises in the coming days and weeks.

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Estate agents back LibDem calls to rein-in 'damaging' Airbnb short lets<br />

Propertymark has welcomed comments by Tim Farron in Parliament that short lets are damaging the traditional lets market many agents rely on.

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Revealed: How the gender pay gap impacts property buying power

Research from Mashroom has uncovered that the gender pay gap means women struggle more than men when renting and buying property. 

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