Forecast is made by Scotland's largest and best-known estate agency Rettie & Co as it also predicts 35% drop in sales transactions this year.

Neil Urch, MD of House Fox Estate Agents in Weston-super-Mare sees a silver lining to the crisis – despite the desperate current state of estate agency.

Latest data from the government department reveals the first effects of the crisis in official data.

Case of Tower Quay properties and its negotiations with tenants within a block owned by three corporate landlords reveals the minefield agents face during the Coronavirus crisis.

Leading London agent says he is already planning to offer his staff more flexible working practices when they return to their branches.

The agency is battening down the hatches and planning for all eventualities including a Coronavirus 'worst case scenario' and is therefore raising extra cash from the City.

Shelter's research among renters reveals how many live hand to mouth and will struggle to pay for the basics in life if they lose their jobs, including their rents.

Inverness-based Remax franchisee Tony Lister has enlisted the help of his local MSP after he was told the 'desperately needed' cash is not forthcoming.