Rogue agent jailed | Lettings agent picketed | AML pledge

Right to Rent deadline changed AGAIN as government plans digital roll-out<br />

Home Office says letting agents will not have to return to face-to-face immigration status checks until 5th April next year ahead of more permanent digital solution.

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Estate agent who brazenly carried on working despite ban is given six-year sentence<br />

The long arm of the law finally caught up with Amerjit or ‘Bobby’ Singh Dhuga after he pleaded guilty to working as an agent despite being banned.

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Scottish government warned over 'catastrophic' national rent controls plan

Propertymark says announcement that rent controls are back on the political agenda in Scotland are 'bad news' for PRS.

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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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Lettings agency is latest to be targeted by tenant campaigning group

Clyde Property has seen placard-waving protestors outside its Clarkston, Glasgow branch following rent rise demand and management issues at property.

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Prime Minister reveals new cash to clamp down on money laundering

Agents can expect greater scrutiny of their AML compliance after Johnson promised new cash for the National Crime Agency.

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Feature – tenancy deposit schemes

Tenant deposits have always been simple – handing over a pile of cash for safe-keeping. But as Lisa Isaacs found out, there are other options.

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