Christopher Pincher says safety guidelines agreed last year enable safe viewings if they are followed by agents, viewers and landlords.

Many in the industry are hoping that the latest 'Boris bounce' will help smooth over the potential Stamp Duty cliff face.

Both property owner and Yopa say they were unaware at the time that the tenant was unhappy over strangers in her home.

The insurer claims, controversially, that agents will not get pay-outs because Government did not 'mandate' the closure of branches.

Latest HM Treasury research shows a 7% jump in property industry companies furloughing staff since November.

Research by TwentyCI reveals larger share of London instructions and Covid shutdown last year gave online agents a leg-up.

Propertymark chief says agents are having to juggle business and safety issues as public demand to see properties despite travel and other restrictions.

Report by Agents Together charity says nearly two-thirds of agents have reported mental health problems during pandemic.