Humberts back | AML fine | Purplebricks rival

Government warned by agents to think again over tenant benefit cuts<br />

Propertymark and seven other organisation say cuts to Local Housing Allowance rates and Universal Credit 'lacks foresight'.

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'We're back' says Humberts as it plans national branch roll-out<br />

Franchising boss Tim Stephens says it has already added four new offices, has three in the pipeline and is looking for agents to come on board elsewhere.

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Council admission led to property firm's licensing fine cancellation

A property management company had its £5,000 selective licensing enforcement fine quashed after court found council had not followed process.

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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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Estate agency fined by HRMC after AML error says 'we reported it'

Oxfordshire agency Jess Simpson Ltd is fined £6,300 even though it voluntarily flagged up the mistake to HMRC after it own AML system spotted error.

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Two weeks left to enter The Negotiator Awards

... which is plenty of time, if you start your entry now. It's your awards, for your industry, so if you have something to shout about – take part! There's no charge. These are the UK's premier awards for the residential property industry and success in the awards will mean success in your business – more clients, more value to your company.

 

You now have until 31st August 2021. If you have already submitted your entry, you can still amend, improve and update, right up to the deadline.

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Sinking feeling? Kitchen chaos main cause of deposit disputes says TDS

Cleaning topped the list of most frequent reasons for tenancy deposit disputes since 2020, with kitchens often the dirtiest room at check-out.

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The Negotiator – read the lastest edition now!

The August issue of The Negotiator is out now. This month's theme is proptech and and the pandemic – read the experts on how agency has changed.

 

The Neg is 52 glossy pages of information, features, opinion, industry news and product reviews.

 

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Estate agency duo leave Purplebricks to set up hybrid rival in Wales

Two friends who worked together at both Countrywide and Purplebricks say the Covid lockdown gave them time to plan their launch.

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The Neg Awards – new category! Are you the Sustainable Agent of the Year?

The Neg Awards' new category is still open for entries. Are you an agent who cares about your environment and shows it? Then you could be our first award-winner! How well would that go down with your clients?!

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