From 14 May 2025, letting agents across the UK will need to screen both landlords and tenants against the UK sanctions list before granting a tenancy. Read on for more on the new rules.
Kotini and the Open Property Data Association
The Open Property Data Association, founded in April 2023, aims to improve property transactions by promoting the sharing and use of trusted open property data. Their Property Data Trust Framework (PDTF) provides a common language for the industry, enhancing collaboration and transparency. We’re using it to help agents keep compliant.
What are beneficial owners?
Estate Agents must identify beneficial owners to combat money laundering, distinguishing between legal and beneficial ownership. Here’s a quick article on what a beneficial owner is.
Understanding Unregistered Properties
Land registry title deeds are crucial for property transactions, detailing ownership, rights, and restrictions, but when you get an unregistered property, it can cause some headaches.
Anti-Money Laundering (AML) policies for Estate Agents
Learn about the crucial AML risk management procedures required for HMRC supervision applications and avoid penalties with Kotini’s helpful templates.
Material information parts B & C update
The National Trading Standards Estate and Letting Agency Team (NTSELAT) has just rolled out advice on the last two bits of their Material Information Project. This is all about making sure important details in property listings are clear as day for prospective buyers and renters.
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