Software takeover | Whitty assault | Social media warning

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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Industry giant SDL sells its block management operation to rival

Both SDL and subsidiary CP Bigwood's 7,000 block management business has been sold to the HMO Group for an undisclosed sum.

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Estate agent's mate who assaulted Whitty 'faces jail' say judge

Jonathan Chew, who with friend Lewis Hughes assaulted the Chief Medical Officer last July, has been told he must wear a tag until his next hearing later this month.

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Big changes for estate agency giant Belvoir's main board

Mortgage broking boss Michelle Brook is elevated while Newton Fallowell founder announces retirement after joining industry in 1976.

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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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Leading agent warns tenants not to use social media to find rental homes<br />

David Alexander comments after Times reported highlights how Scotland's ambiguous laws make it easier for landlords to offer sex-for-rent property.

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Proptech giant snaps up leading lettings platform TouchRight<br />

Plentific, which manages 400,000 properties in the UK, German and USA says acquisition will significantly beef up its tech offering.

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