COVID-19
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Housing transactions drop by 53.4% during April, but over 50k sales still completed
Shocking once-in-a-lifetime results from HMRC reveal the hammer blow the sales market received last month following the Coronavirus lock-down.
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Scottish housing market to reopen on or after June 18th, First Minister reveals
Nicola Sturgeon has today revealed that estate agents must wait until June to see house move restrictions lifted, and that some branches will not be able to open until August.
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Countrywide confirms phased branch reopenings and £60m cash in bank
Company says its priorities are to protect staff and customers but also conserve cash as it cautiously re-opens its business and accelerates use of virtual viewings.
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House sales increased by 76% last week after housing market re-opened
Activity dials for almost every part of the sales market increased dramatically as agents return to work and house moves resume.
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Belvoir is latest big estate agency chain to confirm its branches are open
Company's CEO Dorian Gonsalves tells The Negotiator that many branches are operating a 'by appointment only' policy.
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HMRC launches online system to help agents recoup sick pay costs during Coronavirus crisis
New online system will be available from 26th May and is for companies whose employees have contracted the virus or who are self-isolating or shielding at home.
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New branch rules: White tape everywhere, perspex screens and constant cleaning
But despite the pain of following best practice, many agents will be reassured that they're as safe as possible in their branches.
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Exclusive: Spicerhaart CEO denies he’s planning more redundancies or business model changes
Paul Smith responds to our article in which an insider claimed the company was preparing to adopt a Purplebricks-style self-employed model at some branches.
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Wishful thinking? Agent hopes pandemic pushes buyers towards an island life
Shetland estate agent Neil Risk is hoping buyers looking for an escape from Coronavirus will seek sanctuary on the island and boost the housing market.
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How are you feeling? Estate agents to pre-screen clients prior to meeting and viewings
Rightmove says checks will be necessary to ensure everyone involved in sales and letting are reassured that everything has been done to safeguard their safety.
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