EastEnders spoilers for 19–22 October: HMRC catches up with Max as Lauren investigates Ned
EastEnders spoilers see Max's secret New Zealand property cause trouble with HMRC, Lauren investigate Ned and Cindy expose another of Max's secrets.
Max Branning's plans to buy No.31 run into serious trouble in EastEnders as Cindy Beale exposes his secret New Zealand property and HMRC catches up with him. At the same time, Lauren Branning starts investigating Ned's past after noticing changes in Ian Beale's outlook and becoming concerned about Ned's influence.
Max initially tries to persuade Suki to sell him No.31, but Cindy's return to Walford with Rafael and her growing suspicions threaten to derail his plans.
After finding lipstick in Max's flat, Cindy becomes determined to discover who he is hiding. She later overhears him on the phone and finds something on their laptop that catches her attention.
Cindy warns Lauren not to trust Max and reveals what she has discovered. When Lauren attends a viewing of No.31, Cindy exposes Max's secret property in New Zealand, undermining his attempt to secure the house.
Suki chooses another offer, leaving Max humiliated and angry. He declares war on Cindy, but his problems grow when HMRC catches up with him over the property. Cindy remains convinced that he is hiding something and demands answers.
Max also tries to persuade Oscar to help him prove that his marriage to Cindy was never consummated.
As the two drink together, Cindy's suspicions are further stoked, adding another complication to the conflict between her and Max.
Lauren has a separate mystery to investigate. She arranges to see Mark, but he pulls away after spotting Ned and Ryder.
Mark insists that he and Lauren keep their distance from Ned, prompting further questions about what he knows. Lauren ignores the warning and digs into Ned's past, receiving a cryptic clue from Ryder about his former career.
Ian, meanwhile, is buoyed by Ned's encouraging words about life, but his changed outlook leaves Lauren suspicious of Ned's influence.
Elsewhere, Nancy discovers Elaine and Ian's fling, Phil eventually agrees to help Gemma and Jodie with their car after Sharon encourages him, and Gemma and Jodie had previously tried to hide their car troubles from Ned.
The week's other stories include Denzel's private photos being sent to Kim and Howie by Craig, Amy turning to Craig after the fallout and later questioning her access to an inheritance.
Kat continues her search for justice for Zoe, while Jasmine, Josh and Oscar arrange a bingo night in Zoe's honour to lift Mo's spirits.
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