COVID-19
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COVID drops LSL revenues by 15% during 2020, latest results reveal
Company says its financial performance has been helped by government's Covid furlough cash.
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‘Estate agent staff like me are quitting London for a better lifestyle’
Former Marsh & Parsons estate agent Richard Towler says Covid has persuaded him to quit the Big Smoke for Teeside.
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Plans to close estate agency branches now ‘under discussion’
Three national newspapers quote different sources revealing top-level discussions on tighter Covid restrictions for the housing market.
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Will letting agents soon have to offer students rent discounts?
The UK's largest student accommodation provider has cut rents by 50%, putting private landlords under pressure to follow suit.
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Keir Starmer says property viewings may have to stop ‘very soon’
Labour leader says public are confused by mixed messaging over Covid when property viewings are allowed but primary schools close.
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Evictions ban to be extended for ANOTHER six weeks, says housing secretary
Robert Jenrick says ban on bailiff evictions in England to be extended until February 21st and possibly beyond.
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Countrywide issues ‘key worker’ letter to help gain place for branch manager’s child
Letter from Countrywide claims employee's role has been confirmed as on Government's 'key workers list'.
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Covid throws London borough’s property licensing into disarray
Southwark's selective schemes have ended with no renewal date set yet - leaving many agents and landlords in limbo.
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Guest blog: Should estate agencies and their branches stay open for business?
Leading industry figure and Viewber founder Ed Mead tackles the hot issue of the day following Boris Johnson's lockdown announcement.
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‘Property industry has a moral obligation to lead on Covid safety’
Agents should not squander the opportunity after the government exempted the home moving industry, says the Guild.
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