Back-To-Work guidance for agents expected this week
The chief executive of NAEA Propertymark says he expects specific government guidance later this week for estate agents to return to work safely.
Don’t give in to buyers wanting viewings, agents told
There’s been a surge in buyers wanting to view properties – but agents must sit on their hands and wait for government clearance.
Mortgage holidays could be extended to up to a year
The Financial Conduct Authority is reported to be considering offering homeowners up to 12 month’s mortgage holidays.
New plea to help self-employed agents missed by Corona schemes
NAEA Propertymark has made a series of demands on the government in the light of the Coronavirus crisis.
New virtual valuation platform offered by major industry supplier
Industry supplier epropservices has created a new virtual valuation platform to help the industry operate during the lockdown and social distancing periods.
OnTheMarket fails to impress with latest bid to win over agents
OnTheMarket’s share price dropped again yesterday, ending down 2.4 per cent.
Buckle up – Wave of law cases possible if off-plan buyers pull out
There’s a warning today that the housing market could face a wave of legal disputes if buyers of off-plan new builds fail to complete because of falling prices.
Say No To Rightmove campaign “lacks long-term vision” says portal boss
The Say No To Rightmove campaign, which expects to have some 3,000 offices signed up by the end of the month, has been accused of lacking long-term vision. And the agent behind the campaign –… Say No To Rightmove campaign “lacks long-term vision” says portal boss
Agencies still getting leads and completing deals despite lockdown
It may seem a long time since normal trading took place but many agencies are now finding they are picking up leads and some deals despite the lockdown. Midlands agency Centrick says it’s seen positive… Agencies still getting leads and completing deals despite lockdown
Reapit’s PropTech deal aims to accelerate completions and cut fall-throughs
PropTech big names Reapit and ViewMyChain are joining up to try to accelerate transactions when the lockdown finally ends and the sales market returns. They say that 55 per cent of all housing transactions in… Reapit’s PropTech deal aims to accelerate completions and cut fall-throughs