Purplebricks AGM revolt | Airbnb v Scots | Pet rents likely

Exclusive: Lonres snaps up leading AML consultancy as HMRC ramps up inspections

Prime agents are increasingly under scrutiny by HMRC over their AML practices, which has prompted Lonres to acquire Financial Crime Services.

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Purplebricks faces shareholder revolt at AGM this Thursday

City advisory firm says firm's bonus scheme for its directors is too generous and should be voted down at the AGM this week.

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Airbnb launches charm offensive in Scotland after public outcry

Proposals submitted include landlord registration and planning requirement for properties rented out for longer than 140 days a year.

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Government was warned tenant fees bill would lead to pet rents, says legal expert

Tessa Shepperson says restrictive nature of legislation means landlords have no option but to charge pet rent now that all deposits are capped at five weeks.

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<em>Another</em> estate agent reviews service launches this time for new-build development residents

HomeViews enables tenants, landlords and owners to rate the agents who manage their blocks or properties at 800 sites across the UK.

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Cracking the stock acquisition conundrum

How do you achieve more instructions on the right terms, asks Julian O'Dell. Acquiring quality stock is the starting point of the process – and the most important factor.

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