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Over 250 agencies fined for AML breaches in HMRC crackdown
Firms hit with over £1.6mn in penalties as officials carry out on-site inspections.
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Leading AML provider secures ‘major investment’ from private equity backer
Triple Private Equity has taken a majority stake in Smartsearch.
Cripps adds new real estate partner from Shoosmiths
B-Corp certified law firm strengthens London-based property team.
Going under offer: How to buy a prime property from a receiver
Recent reports suggest a number of London’s most expensive residences are being sold as part of bankruptcy proceedings, as wealthy homeowners have their assets liquidated to pay down debts.
Winckworth Sherwood recruits new head of resi
Leigh Shapiro previously led the London resi property team at Irwin Mitchell.
Fast-growing law firm boosts property practice with five new partners
Keystone's latest raft of hires includes private wealth and super-prime specialists from RWK Goodman and Vardags.
CMS continues real estate expansion drive
Rebecca Moore has joined the international law firm as a Partner.
New partner for Kingsley Napley’s private client team
Sophie Voelcker has joined the London-based law firm from private client boutique New Quadrant Partners.
Howard Kennedy recruits HNW specialist to lead residential conveyancing team
Jonathan Achampong specialises in the prime and super-prime resi market in central London and the Home Counties.
Register of Overseas Entities reaches ‘significant milestone’ with over 30,000 registrations
Government chalks up a win as Companies House says its focus remains on 'rigorously enforcing compliance.'
Government sets out plan to ‘lift the veil of secrecy’ around property trusts
Proposals are the latest attempt to thwart corruption in the property sector.