Experienced and senior member of staff says he doesn't want sympathy but is keen to highlight how he believes Haart was 'inhumane' when his boss told him about losing his job via…

Decision to close branches minutes before government revealed job protection package baffles staff, many of whom have turned to social media to complain.

CEO Paul Smith says his hands were tied by the vague nature of the government's plans so far and the rapid way Coronavirus has affected the sales market in particular.

Haart has announced a strategic partnership with Teclet, the lettings software platform – across all lettings offices in the group.

Haart's lettings branches are to begin using the platform, which automates many of the key elements of the tenancy and property management processes.

haart in Derby has been appointed as estate agents for the new 800-home historic Nightingale Quarter, to be constructed on the site of the Derbyshire Royal Infirmary.

Promotion of Anthony Lark CeMap to the key role is part of recent moves to bring new blood into the top team at the seven-brand estate agency corporate.

Estate agency chain's operation in Derby will handle sales for 800 units at redeveloped historic site and open a new branch to cope with demand.