COVID-19 support
This is The Negotiator COVID-19 Support Channel, where we are pulling together relevant articles, information and offers relating to the crisis, which can help you keep your business going and help towards recovery.
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‘Virtual PA’ company responds to COVID-19 restrictions challenge
The call-answering platform Moneypenny is expanding to offer a host of other services to help agents cope as market activity returns with a vengeance this week.
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HMRC launches online system to help agents recoup sick pay costs during Coronavirus crisis
New online system will be available from 26th May and is for companies whose employees have contracted the virus or who are self-isolating or shielding at home.
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Get onboard: The ‘new normal’ of Remote Verification
In the post-lockdown phase agents need to move quickly and efficiently to keep their transactions moving. Adam Holden, Chief Financial Officer, NorthRow explains how simple-to-use technology will help.
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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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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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Surviving the virus – Part 1
In the first of a series on surviving the Coronavirus crisis and coming out with a stronger, more efficient business model, Adam Walker suggests a 10-point action plan.
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Landlords turn to ‘moral contracts’ with tenants, but are they enforceable?
Landlords and letting agents are turning to an unusual option to negotiate with tenants whose income is affected by COVID-19.
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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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Hit refresh! – is it time to review your website?
It’s not good enough to just have a website; it’s how you evolve it that matters. Lisa Isaacs investigates what website developments agents should be following.
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Chestertons reports on its lettings activity during four weeks of lockdown
The London agency reports that it has has registered 2,369 new tenants needing to move, conducted 3,432 virtual viewings and agreed 199 new tenancies during Lockdown.
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