An almost unknown consultation on property ownership and money laundering has had its closing date for comments extended – but only until Monday.

The extension was announced yesterday evening, although dated March 30.

The original closing date was meant to be yesterday, we understand.

Comments are now invited before the new deadline of 11.45pm on April 4. No reason has been given for the consultation.

The consultation seeks views on how to increase the transparency of foreign investment in property.

Meanwhile, there is still no update on the investigations launched by both the NAEA and RICS after its members were apparently caught on camera in last July’s From Russia With Cash TV programme.