Fine & Country agents say limited nature of duty exemption and restrictions on housing market activity mean duty change will have little effect on market.

New MD Nicky Stevenson says new territory licensing structure is already enabling holders to exploit new areas.

Agent in Chepstow says local competitors are ignoring the rules and completing both viewings and listings despite the country's ongoing lockdown.

The Negotiator meets two former Foxtons and Fine & Country estate agents unfazed by the unlucky start for their property business.

The industry figure tells The Negotiator about the plans for his two estate agencies and a big announcement in the pipeline.

Parent company boss Jon Cooke has stepped in to be interim CEO while former Keller Williams MD arrives to head up most of UK operation.

Jon Cooke, CEO of eProp Services, parent company of Fine & Country and The Guild, says without an extension to furlough payments beyond May, agents will have to consider redundancies.

Member agents of either organisations get the free deal without having to leave Rightmove, as Zoopla's announced deal last week required.