Shelter blasted | Online reviews case | AML bill

Beware tenants making dodgy housing repair claims, warns legal expert

Property solicitor Carly Jermyn says new legislation has led to surge in claims by tenants, often supported by 'no-win, no-fee' legal firms.

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UPDATED: Ministers reveal more details about looming Renters Reform Bill<br />

Full details are due in the much-anticipated White Paper due out next month, but the Queen's Speech has provided some updates. 

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The May issue of the UK's only magazine for estate and letting agents is online to read now

THIS MONTH'S FEATURES: House prices analysis • Conservatives target lettings • 'MOT' your website • The Ombudsman on an insolvent agent • Russian sanctions and anti-money laundering • Interview with disruptor Strike's CEO, Sam Mitchell  • You can double your profits says columnist Adam Walker – and much more!

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HMRC charged estate agents £6m in 2021 for AML supervision<br />

Latest data pulled together by AML firm Credas Technologies reveals that money extracted from the industry is escalating.

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The Negotiator Awards is open for entry

The UK's leading awards programme for estate and letting agents and suppliers is now open for entry – register now to take part.

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Two estate agents to apologise in court over online reviews about employer

Proprietors of ABC Estates in London take two former employees to court after duo posted potentially defamatory reviews online using fake names.

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Estate agents furious with Shelter over latest lettings agency video 'stunt' 

Video that paints agents as immoral, uncaring and keen to place tenants in dangerous slum properties is 'appalling and childish' says Propertymark.

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