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COMMENT: The FT followed its detailing of the horrific tales that went on behind the closed doors of the annual Presidents Club Charity Dinner this week with numbers that showed how closely linked the property industry was with the event.

A wave of Twitter responses sharing similar experiences at other events followed – including, perhaps especially, at other property events. It would be easy – again – to start talking about how horrendous the real estate sector is when it comes to gender equality. Really easy.

And while I support the notion that

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