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Crime agency freezes £3.2 million property assets of woman linked to organised crime

Unnamed individual is said to have links to organised crime including the smuggling of cigarettes and must now explain how she paid for six properties in London and Northern Ireland.

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Cutting stamp duty would increase transactions by 40%, claims agent

Ludgrove Property in London says its financial modelling suggests that a 36% reduction in stamp duty would generate an extra £9 billion for the exchequer.

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Dangers of giving ‘advice’ on stamp duty revealed in £30,000 mortgage case

A couple who were told they would not be liable for the extra 3% stamp duty on second homes during mortgage application have won compensation from broker.

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Guest blog: ‘How Webbers changed its mind on alternative deposits’

 A senior player at SW estate agency Webbers explores the process of going from not liking, to embracing, the emerging tech-driven world of deposit alternatives.

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Smartphones can now be used to unlock front doors of Airbnb properties

A claimed game-changer for the lettings industry has been announced between tech firm Klevio and Airbnb management firm Hostmaker.

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Hybrid platform signs up 30 partner estate agents as it ‘goes for growth’

Love2Move says it's growing fast after launching in April 2017 and expects to bring more agents on board this year.

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