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Guest blog: 'Is there a better alternative to Stamp Duty?' asks Propertymark

Propertymark's policy chief runs a critical eye over the different proposals doing the rounds, to reform how property sales are taxed.

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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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Shareholder revolt at Foxtons rumbles on as firm seeks to appease City

Company has promised to review its bonus scheme after a significant number of shareholders did not back its remuneration committee report.

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Hunters launches 'third way' hybrid estate agency model

Company has signed up first estate agent under the new scheme, which does not require agents to be attached to a hub or local branch.

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Eviction delays to continue after notice period restrictions end, says leading firm

A surge in evictions, continuing court restrictions and an existing backlog mean normal service will take some time to resume, says Landlord Action.

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WARNING: Agency to return cash to renter after key Tenant Fees Act ruling

Judge and Propertymark remind Ludlow Thomson that tenants can only be charged more than £50 for admin costs when they move out of a property.

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The Negotiator Magazine – read it online now

The September edition of the trade magazine for the estate and lettings industry is published and available for you to read now.

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