COVID-19
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New proptech platform claims to help agents retain 80% of revenues during crisis
Created by a former estate agent from Cardiff, Homehere says its ability to track leads and help agents work from home is a 'game changer'.
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Viewings furore in Somerset rumbles on as agent involved continues to deny crossing ‘red line’
Agent says it is conducting property viewings but only for empty properties, although a member of public has contacted The Negotiator to claim otherwise.
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Coronavirus rules revealed for viewings when market reopens – including 15 minute limit!
Discussions between housing minister Chris Pincher and the industry include strict rules on how vendors, buyers and agents must minimise the risk of transmission.
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Land Registry relaxes rules to help property market continue
Going live today, the changes are designed to allow property ownership transfers to continue, and remove the need for face-to-face verification of identity.
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TPO warns agents over dangers of property virtual viewings
Ombudsman says sales and lettings should not progress without physical viewings and that if customers insist, a copy of the virtual viewing must be kept.
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Breaking: Your Move parent company LSL reveals CEO stepped down yesterday
Ian Crabb is to leave the role with immediate effect and is being replaced by a non-exec director on the company's board, David Stewart.
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Arguments erupt in Somerset over vacant property viewings by estate agent
Several agents in Weston-super-Mare have claimed that a rival is conducting property viewings in contravention of Ministry of Housing and Propertymark guidance.
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‘Coronavirus is a unique opportunity to come together and bring Rightmove to heel’, say rebel agents
Key campaigning groups make joint appeal to industry to work collectively and force Rightmove to charge fair fees and re-balance the relationship.
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‘Why we signed lease for a 10,000 sq ft new branch in middle of pandemic’
Cardiff firm Jeffrey Ross tells The Negotiator it may be a risky move but it's part of a long-term plan to expand the 13-year-old business.
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Haart launches service to help vendors get offers despite lockdown
Estate agency hopes to steal a march on its competitors by promising vendors it can attract serious buyers to their properties despite the Coronavirus travel restrictions.
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