Boo! It's your Halloween roundup of top news

Bailiff evictions halted in Tier 2 and Tier 3 areas, government confirms<br />

Ministry of Justice has written to bailiff organisation to request that evictions are halted in top two risk areas until pandemic subsides.

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BREAKING: Countrywide COO Paul Chapman to leave the company today

Chapman is one of Countrywide's most senior managers and is the third top chief to leave the company with a week.

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Conveyancing delays: 365,000 sales to miss deadline, claims report<br />

Property data firm TwenctyCi estimates that conveyancing delays are worst in South, South West, North West and East of England regions.

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Countrywide battle looms as 75% of shareholders asked to back deal<br />

High bar is revealed by Alchemy tender document sent out to investors this week, which leaves deal open to revolt among other shareholders.

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DEAR RISHI, 15 industry heavyweights write to Chancellor to avert stamp duty ‘cliff edge’

Unprecedented cross-industry open letter warns Rishi Sunak of dangers should he insist on 31st March stamp duty holiday cut-off.

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Are you unwittingly helping money launderers?

It's your responsibility to make sure your business is clean and that any suspicious clients are reported to the National Crime Agency. How? See our full guide on compliance here.

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RoPA: Latest update revealed by NAEA chief during webinar for agents

NAEA chief Mark Hayward has updated agents on the latest inside track on when and how RoPA qualifications and enforcement will work. 

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Frightfully impressive: Agents join in the with the Halloween spirit!

Both independents and big corporates alike have tapped into the spirit of ghoulish delight this year. Here's some of their efforts.

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