Labour leader says public are confused by mixed messaging over Covid when property viewings are allowed but primary schools close.

Official guidance has now been updated after it took Ministers two days to make a decision about agency branches.

Even estate agency has its dangers in these Covid days, says Risk Assessment expert Louise Hosking – and it’s your responsibility to keep everyone safe.

The Government has just announced that estate and letting agents can open their branches during the forthcoming lockdown.

Agents hoping they could keep their branches open to help facilitate sales, lettings and property management had their hopes dashed on Friday.

First Minister says short, sharp shock will save lives and will see bans on gatherings and travel, and closure of most non-food businesses.

Agents Together has launched a five-week programme of face-to-face and online help for agents who are, or may be, losing their jobs.

The pandemic has forced a revolution in working practices which you should consider adopting permanently, says Adam Walker.