Claim is made by young new recruit to Haart's recently-launched Partner programme with previous at Countrywide and Purplebricks.

Estate agency launches new work-from home agency scheme and starts recruiting new partners for partnership programme.

Despite heavy criticism of its decision to get rid of 24 offices last week, some say the closures are inevitable in current tech and business climate.

Agency says Partners will work from home or from nearby Property Centres but will be directly employed as it reveals plans for expansion.

David and Cathy Cummings are now working for East Anglia firm Hockeys, saying corporate agents are 'not adapting to the demands of the market'.

Paul Smith says his phased approach is giving his company time to train staff and install plastic screens and other equipment in branches.

Roofing firm says it is shocked that a £123m turnover firm like Spicerhaart is leaning on its suppliers to accept lower payments than original invoiced for.

Paul Smith responds to our article in which an insider claimed the company was preparing to adopt a Purplebricks-style self-employed model at some branches.