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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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Is Rightmove's Boxing Day claim a property sales turkey?

Estate agency boss questions portal's claim that the day after Xmas is the best time to launch properties into the New Year market.

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Respected West Country estate agent and auctioneer dies after short illness

68-year-old Michael Joyce had been working as a consultant for Cooper & Tanner in recent years following a long career at the multi-disciplinary firm.

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Another leading estate agent warns of 'listings drought' into 2022

Laura Mowatt says her firm saw the number of sales listings dropping by 20% during the run-up to Xmas, and can't see an end to the 'drought'. 

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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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Agencies to pay £70,000 a branch for Rightmove by 2025, says Boomin boss<br />

Michael Bruce tells conference that annual costs for using the portal are becoming a 'real problem' for some independent agents. 

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Purplebricks boss discussing plans to sell off lettings arm – claim<br />

Vic Darvey is considering a move to offload the firm's relatively weak lettings business following last month's £9m deposits scandal.

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