AML shock | Purplebricks review | Evictions latest




Estate agents face more AML costs as HMRC seeks £100m industry contribution<br />

Consultation launched this week and due to close in October, will see property industry shoulder part of 'cash grab' by government to fund better AML effort.

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Guest blog: Who should take on the job to lead Countrywide?

Following news yesterday that the industry giant is casting around for a new CEO, what kind of person would take on such a challenging role.


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Martin & Co parent group resumes dividends despite COVID<br />

Company's new CEO, Gareth Samples, says its huge lettings operation and Ewemove hybrid agency have shielded it from the worst of pandemic slowdown.

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Shares tipster gives Purplebricks tepid review ahead of its full-year results.<br />

Times writer says company faces many headwinds despite recently selling its Canadian operation for £35 million.


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Coronavirus Protection & Planning webinar series – available to view now<br />

BriefYourMarket and Yomdel have teamed up to run a series of Protection & Planning Webinars to support agents.

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How long for the lockdown bounce-back?<br />

Kate Faulkner of Designs on Property makes sense of the plethora of property indices to give agents a clear snapshot. Here’s her latest summary. 

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Minister rejects evictions ban extension and heralds new 'pre-action' rules

Housing minister says new requirements for landlords prior to a possession starting, will protect tenants from unwarranted eviction, despite Labour opposition to scheme.

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