The former Propertymark chief executive is to help keep the portal's agents up-to-date on latest industry legislation and compliance, and front webinars.

After several months of revolving doors including the departure of David Cox and Chris Hamer, the trade association has appointed a non-property figure to be its CEO.

Agents are conduits when it comes to cash and in a market that’s gone from bubbling to boiling point, keeping money safe is of paramount importance, says Lisa Isaacs.

Trade association says it wants someone with wider experience other than just insider knowledge of the industry.

David Cox, the Chief Executive of ARLA Propertymark is leaving the organisation today without an interim period or handover. “The Board of Propertymark would like to thank David for his significant contribution…

Act now covers existing as well as new and renewed rental tenancies and therefore all once legal but now prohibited fees must be returned to tenants.

Changes to travel restrictions within amendment to current legislation gives green light for home moves to restart, and agents to carry on as normal.

Boris Johnson's vague advice on TV and in parliament yesterday has persuaded some estate agencies that some staff are now allowed to return to their branches.