Property Market
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AML Rules and HMRC Guidance Have Changed: What Property Businesses Need to Know
- August 11, 2026
- Posted by: Stephen Williamson
- Category: News, Property Market
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Last updated: 24 July 2026 Property businesses have faced two important AML developments in quick succession. The Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (Amendment) Regulations 2026, which amend the Money Laundering Regulations 2017, came into force on 30 June 2026. HMRC then published substantially revised AML guidance on 8 July 2026. The changes do not replace
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Billionaires’ Row and Tehran’s Money: What Estate Agents Must Learn from a £150m London Property Empire
- July 2, 2026
- Posted by: Stephen Williamson
- Category: Blog, Property Market
A sanctioned banker allegedly built a £150m London property empire for Iran’s elite. What estate agents must learn about AML checks, source of funds and sanctions.
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Changes to the Money Laundering Regulations — what to review
- June 29, 2026
- Posted by: FCS Compliance
- Category: News, Property Market
The Money Laundering Regulations change on 30 June 2026. What estate and letting agents need to review — including the new £10,000 threshold.
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BOOMs and AML Compliance: Why Senior People in Estate and Letting Agencies Matter
- June 8, 2026
- Posted by: Stephen Williamson
- Category: Blog, Property Market
When estate and letting agency businesses think about anti-money laundering compliance, the focus often falls on the people dealing with clients day to day. That is understandable. However, there is another group that should not be overlooked: beneficial owners, officers and managers, commonly known as BOOMs.
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From Suspicion to Submission: How to File a SAR the Right Way
- June 8, 2026
- Posted by: Jen Siwicki
- Category: Art Market, Blog, Property Market
A practical step-by-step guide to submitting high-quality SARs that meet UKFIU expectations and avoid common reporting pitfalls.
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The Broker Boom: Why Flexibility in Estate Agency Comes with Higher Compliance Stakes
- May 6, 2026
- Posted by: Caroline Walters
- Category: Blog, Property Market
AML compliance for estate agents in broker models. Learn how affiliate, hybrid and independent brokers stay compliant—and turn it into a competitive edge.
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Are You Aware of Your Personal Liability as an MLRO in Estate Agency?
- May 1, 2026
- Posted by: Jen Siwicki
- Category: Blog, Property Market
Are you personally liable as an MLRO in estate agency? Understand your risks and responsibilities and take our quick quiz to assess your exposure.
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Iran-Related Risk: A Timely TF and PF Reminder for UK Estate Agency Businesses
- April 7, 2026
- Posted by: Caroline Walters
- Category: Blog, Property Market
Recent events in Iran are a reminder for UK estate agents to review TF, PF and sanctions controls. See the practical compliance steps to take now.
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AML Compliance Failures Among UK Property Sourcing Agents: What the NAPSA Report Means for Your Business
- March 3, 2026
- Posted by: Stephen Williamson
- Category: News, Property Market
AML compliance for property sourcing agents UK. Learn what the NAPSA report reveals, HMRC requirements and how to protect your business from fines.
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FATF Plenary February 2026: What the Latest Grey List Changes Mean for UK Property and Art Market Professionals
- February 20, 2026
- Posted by: FCS Compliance
- Category: Art Market, News, Property Market
FATF’s February 2026 plenary added Kuwait and Papua New Guinea to the grey list and reaffirmed Iran’s high-risk status. Compliance implications explained.
