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Anti-Money Laundering checks are crucial when property transactions involve funds from alternative sources, such as a child’s account

The cabinet secretary is at the forefront of housing legislation

Property owners leave themselves open to enforcement and prosecution from the local planning authority if they are not able to secure a retrospective planning application

Possible reforms to the current system of developer contributions towards affordable housing and infrastructure, along with compulsory purchase compensation rules will be on the agenda

Demand for rentals remains high as does rents and the yields available to landlords in some parts of the country

Inheritance tax continues to prove a cash cow for the government, with a tax take that seems to rise inexorably, says finance specialist

The Propertymark Trust has created a number of scholarships for those applying to their “Class of 2025”

The local authority found serious issues at the property, including damp and mould growth, exposed wiring, and structural collapse

Propertymark has criticised the advice being considered by the government

Snippets of industry news: Property Ombudsman announces her retirement; Senior Foxtons agent joins Blenkin & Co; Rowe & Co Homes strengthens its management team

This case highlighted that RICS is not immune from those who act fraudulently

Experienced estate agent joins the business

The purchase adds another specialism to the company’s expanding portfolio

The company says it is committed to making the home moving process better, faster, and more secure

Estate agency agrees ‘brand’ new deal

The upcoming Renters Rights Bill and additional stamp duty for second homeowners is expected to restrict much-needed supply, pushing up rents

Yesterday’s questions on Housing, Communities, and Local Government held in the House of Commons contained reassuring commitments from the UK government

Estate agency continues to expand

Should home based estate agent jobs be a thing of the past?

Snippets of industry news: Spicerhaart appoints acquisitions director to supercharge expansion plan; Carter Jonas’ new national head of residential sales; Lucy Clifton joins Westbourne Homes