COVID-19
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Dexters opens all 70 branches but severely restricts public access
New reality of branch operations during the ongoing Coronavirus crisis for re-opened offices is laid bare by Dexters' announcement.
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Market restart: ‘We weren’t prepared for the sudden announcement’
It's a story being told across the country - agencies suddenly given the green light to get going again without warning. We spoke to one agent in Bedford.
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Government releases guidance on accompanied viewings for estate agents
Ministry of Housing confirms viewings can take place but warns that open houses and driving clients to viewings are still prohibited.
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It’s going to be busy today! 450,000 home moves waiting to proceed, says government
Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick reveals how many sales and rentals will now be released following the re-start of the property market today.
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Agencies welcome furlough extension but worry about future
Extension has gone down well but many agents worry if their post-Covid turnover can support normal staffing levels and whether staff have 'lost their mojo'.
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UPDATED: Property sales and rental markets to reopen today
Changes to travel restrictions within amendment to current legislation gives green light for home moves to restart, and agents to carry on as normal.
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Chancellor extends furlough until the end of October
The Chancellor has announced in the Commons the commitment to continue furlough payments – but with strings attached from August.
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Government advice unravels as estate agents go back to work
Boris Johnson's vague advice on TV and in parliament yesterday has persuaded some estate agencies that some staff are now allowed to return to their branches.
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Coronavirus is industry’s chance to ‘disrupt the duopoly’ as agents mull their costs, says OTM boss
CEO Clive Beattie believes the crisis has galvanised agents to look at their portal costs and loyalties again, but it is enough to break their Rightmove habit?
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Industry reaction to Bojo’s big COVID plan (and its lack of property)
Plan published today gives more details about PM's strategy and mild easing of some restrictions starting tomorrow, but little succour for estate agents.
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