Compliance
New money laundering regulations are now in play
New anti-money laundering rules have come into force, affecting estate agents, high-end letting agents, solicitor, banks and lenders.
One month to go: Government yet to publish new AML regs
New EU anti-money-laundering rules are due to be implemented exactly one month from today, but lenders, brokers, estate agents and introducers are still waiting on the final details...
Election 2019 head-to-head: Comparing manifesto pledges on housing & tax
From Stamp Duty levies to income tax thresholds; planning reforms to green homes..
Carrington on Q3: Groundhog Days
LonRes chairman William Carrington offers his take on the issues of the day - or was that yesterday?
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..
£325bn in suspect cash funnelled through the UK via high-end service providers
'Groundbreaking' analysis by Transparency International investigates 400 corruption and money laundering cases involving law firms, estate agencies, banks, mortgage firms and interior designers...
Loop Software partners with ID verification app Yoti
Partnership aims to to speed-up Anti-Money Laundering Compliance for estate agents
Government to scrutinise luxury property deals in US-style crackdown
Similar targeting orders to those in operation in New York and Florida could force agents to hand over the personal details of buyers involved in high-end transactions across RBKC & Westminster
LonRes acquires AML consultancy
FCS' range of compliance services will help 'free up agents to concentrate on what they do best', says the B2B trading platform and data provider...
Chestertons hires ex-Foxtons compliance guru as head of operations
Industry 'pioneer' Lori Thompson joins Guy Gittins' 33-branch agency after nearly two decades at Foxtons; key operational role will focus on lettings and compliance processes and identifying 'new proptech …
High Court strikes out £1.5bn Candy lawsuit
Judge dismisses 'remarkable' action brought by businessman Michael Brown
Jersey, Guernsey & Isle of Man to reveal company ownership
Islands bow to pressure from MPs and confirm plans to open up their central register of beneficial owners