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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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Lifetime deposits 'not answer to tenant affordability issues', say industry leaders

Representatives of Rightmove, Propertymark and the NRLA say government aims are laudable but lifetime deposits will be difficult to bring in.

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Whitty attacker denies charges despite estate agent mate admitting assault

Richard Chew, who was filmed accosting the government's Chief Medical Officer with Lewis Hughes, is to have his day in court next month.

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NE estate agency splashes £150k on larger office for its all-female team

Agency Venture Properties has spent the money after its Crook team outgrew its original branch in the town.

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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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Taylor Wimpey agrees to free leaseholders from ground rent nightmare<br />

Major house builder is latest to help its former customers as the CMA investigation into unfair leasehold practices and mis-selling rumbles on.

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Government 'now evaluating reservation agreements' as tool to stop gazumping<br />

Housing minister Chris Pincher says voluntary reservation agreements would only be successful if backed by estate agents.

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