First ‘virus’ survey shows sellers expecting a five-month delay
What is thought to be the first survey of sellers since the start of the Coronavirus outbreak suggests that they anticipate a five-month delay to their plans.
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How to keep your buy-to-let afloat AND help tenants in the lockdown: From rent cuts to mortgage holidays?
Landlords are eligible for three-month mortgage payment holidays But should you offer tenants who are working from home a payment holiday? Does offering a rent holiday place you in breach… Read More »How to keep your buy-to-let afloat AND help tenants in the lockdown: From rent cuts to mortgage holidays?
Furlough pay – some agents’ commission can be included
The government has amended the eligibility criteria and will allow some agents’ commission payments to be included in claims for Furloughed Pay.
Virus crisis will drive more agents to become self-employed – claim
One of the industry’s highest profile figures has suggested the Coronavirus crisis could trigger many more agents becoming self-employed. Nicky Stevenson – well known as former managing director of the… Read More »Virus crisis will drive more agents to become self-employed – claim
Planning for post-lockdown – how to hit the ground running
Over the last two weeks we’ve seen the country come to a standstill and the property market effectively put on ice until we are out of lockdown. The next few… Read More »Planning for post-lockdown – how to hit the ground running
Rightmove on the ropes? 2,500 branches interested in new portal
Some 2,500 estate agency branches have expressed an interest in a new portal, Homesearch, launching next month. Although the Homesearch website lists the branches as having “joined” the new portal,… Read More »Rightmove on the ropes? 2,500 branches interested in new portal
Poorly-treated agents will change firms after the virus – forecast
A leading human resources expert predicts that agents who are poorly treated by their employers now will wreak revenge and move elsewhere when the virus subsides. Recruitment guru Anthony Hesse,… Read More »Poorly-treated agents will change firms after the virus – forecast
Automated Valuation leads to agents staying strong, says supplier
One of the industry’s leading automated valuation services says it’s running at approaching 1,000 leads a day for agents even during the lockdown. The ValPal Network – which has some 800… Read More »Automated Valuation leads to agents staying strong, says supplier
Poorly-treated agents will change firms after the virus – forecast
A leading human resources expert predicts that agents who are poorly treated by their employers now will wreak revenge and move elsewhere when the virus subsides. Recruitment guru Anthony Hesse,… Read More »Poorly-treated agents will change firms after the virus – forecast
Furloughing – should it include agents’ commission as well?
One of the biggest issues for agencies at the moment is furloughing – a safety net being offered by the government to avoid job losses during what is seen as… Read More »Furloughing – should it include agents’ commission as well?