Flag It Up: Government extends ‘dirty money’ campaign to target estate agents
Tie-up with the RICS and the NAEA aims to 'help agents spot the signs of money laundering and reinforce their legal and moral obligations to report suspicious activity'
Opinions sought on new money-laundering rules for high-end letting agents
The EU's Fifth Money Laundering Directive is slated to come into play in January, requiring UK letting agents dealing in rents above €10k per month to carry out AML checks on their clients.
14 key principles for licensed estate agents: Future RoPA Code of Practice opens for consultation
“The new code of practice will look to set standards at a higher level than currently legally set," says steering committee leader Baroness Hayter.
Who will watch the watchmen: On dirty money & estate agency
The government is finally stepping up the fight against the tide of 'dirty money' flowing through the UK property market, but estate agents shouldn't be the first line of defence, argues Saul Empson...
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The changing landscape of London’s property market: A strategic outlook from a buying agent’s perspective
Hannah Aykroyd explains how economic trends, political shifts & evolving buyer behaviours are transforming the prime market as we know it.
Big-ticket deals drive prime London property market rally
The number of £5mn+ sales in the capital jumped up by a quarter at the end of 2024, while the combined value of those deals surged by 50%.
Boutique property firm launches in Hampstead Village; aims to ‘redefine the traditional agency model’
Adam Nachman's ADN Residential promises to be 'a one-stop-shop for property owners and developers across all areas of London.'
Boutique luxury apartment scheme hits the market in Knightsbridge
Three-home development on Cheval Place was delivered by top-end firm Finchatton in 2015.
Senior quartet leave Connells Group
Four long-standing leaders have left the estate agency group, which owns brands including Hamptons and John D Wood.
Super-prime property management specialist returns to Knight Frank
Jennie Elliott will be leading the agency's team of property managers focusing on high-end lettings across PCL.
Family office secures £73mn refinance on central London property portfolio
Starz Real Estate's senior facility allows Ziser London to 'optimise its borrowing strategy'.
Herman Melville’s historic London home goes hunting for a buyer
Georgian end-of-terrace where Moby Dick author once lived could be 'one of the most spectacular townhouses on the Embankment', say agents.
In Pictures: Burj Khalifa’s 21,000 sq ft ‘Sky Palace’ seeks £40mn
Marquee residence in the world's tallest building is being sold as a shell, but agents think it could one day be worth up to £90mn.
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