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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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RoPA-style regulation of estate agents in Jersey backed by trade body

Propertymark says current situation on the island leaves consumers vulnerable to bad practice and questionable standards.

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NEW RULES: Estate agents must work from home now 'if they can'

It may feel like Groundhog Day for many agents, but the rapid spread of the new Omicron variant means agents and other office workers must now observe tighter rules.

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SmartSearch strikes AML customer verification deal with Zoopla

The Leeds-based tech platform is is now providing its customer verification system to Zoopla's could-based software Alto.

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Robert Peston confirmed as The Negotiator Conference host 26th November, Grosvenor House, Park Lane, London

The Political Editor of ITV will be the question-master and moderator at the estate and letting agent networking event of the year. Tickets are still available. Register now for the conference to secure your place.

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BLOG: The Simplify debacle highlights some uncomfortable truths about referrals<br />

The IT problems at the conveyancing giant have raised questions both about referrals and how conveyancing progress is communicated to customers.

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Purplebricks admits the agency faces 'deposits glitch' fines totalling 'millions'<br />

Purplebricks is investigating the matter and talking to tenants but says bill will be much less than the £30m quoted by a national newspaper.

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The Negotiator Magazine, December issue, online to read now

The latest issue features The Negotiator Awards 2021 report and picture splurge of the Property Party of the Year. Plus, it's packed with expert analysis, product reviews, housing market data, opinion pieces and industry news. Just click and dive in!


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Kate Faulkner's property price analysis

The Neg's housing market expert looks at all the evidence from the leading indices. So Kate, is the market slowing? 

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