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 months are going to be…
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, a statement from the two…
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, managing director of Property Personnel,…
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 brands and 4,000 agency offices…
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, managing director of Property Personnel,…
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 the temporary Coronavirus crisis. Under…
Corona Latest: New tenant checks, Virtual staging, Global agency impact
Hello and welcome to our latest update… we’re probably not yet getting used to these unusual times but we hope this daily service helps provide some guidance. First off today, Right To Rent’s new Coronavirus…
Agency cartel scandal – watchdog wants agent directors disqualified
The Competitions and Markets Authority has started court proceedings seeking the disqualification of two estate agency directors over a price fixing scandal. The CMA has this afternoon announced that it has issued proceedings in the…
Conquering Corona – portal offer, live events, mental health help
Hello and welcome to the latest edition of Conquering Corona, our daily update helping the industry cope with the current crisis. If you have appropriate advice to share with the industry, please email us on press@estateagenttoday.co.uk and…
Auction success shows property sector can still thrive – claim
Two auctions held behind closed doors have been deemed a success, and evidence that the property market can still function despite the lockdown. Savills has held its first ever remote-bidding-only auction, run by a single…