Paul Smith says his phased approach is giving his company time to train staff and install plastic screens and other equipment in branches.
Read MoreNumber of agents joining Keller Williams accelerates during lockdown
Keller Williams says 45% came from outside the industry while the rest are former agents from several high profile firms including Purplebricks, Dexters, Spicerhaart and PerryPower.
Read More‘Desperate’ Spicerhaart demands suppliers knock 20% off existing invoices
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.
Read MoreTwo thirds of estate agents looking for new role after Coronavirus crisis
Poll of agents finds that pandemic has been a game changer after many staff have realised they can do their jobs, or large parts of their daily activities, from home.
Read MoreExclusive: Spicerhaart CEO denies he’s planning more redundancies or business model changes
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.
Read MoreIs Spicerhaart planning a branch network cull once lockdown is over?
Company insider tells The Negotiator that the agency group is looking at one of its key expenses - branches - as it tries to cut costs once the lockdown has ended.
Read More‘Some agents aren’t taking Coronavirus seriously and are still doing viewings’
The Negotiator talks to one estate agency boss about his experiences since Coronavirus struck in earnest, including his decision to furlough its 17 staff.
Read MoreSpicerhaart savaged after it lays off hundreds of staff ‘via conference call’
Decision to close branches minutes before government revealed job protection package baffles staff, many of whom have turned to social media to complain.
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