Six in ten agents think sick pay should be cut for unvaccinated staff who are self-isolating
More than half of estate agents say staff absences is having a major impact on their business, new poll finds.
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Well-known industry figure joins major PropTech supplier
The former CEO of The Reapit Group, a property software provider of CRM and property management solutions, has taken up a new post.
Renters could pay significant penalties due to a little-known law, says agency
For tenants, the idea of paying a new tax is likely frustrating, according to the London-based agency.
Agents urged to prepare for spike in Cyber claims
There has reportedly been a significant increase in cyber-related attacks against estate agents.
Renters left outraged by ‘compact studio room’ listing
One poster on Twitter joked that she has seen ‘jail cells bigger’ than the studio flat on offer.
Propertymark updates coronavirus guidance for estate agents
Reflecting on changes made by the government on the back on the Omicron variant, Propertymark has updated its coronavirus guidance.
Government aims to make it easier for leaseholders to own their buildings
Leaseholders in England and Wales could find it easier and cheaper to buy the freehold of their building under radical new government proposals.
New consultation on reforming leasehold and commonhold systems launched
The new consultation seeks views on a number of reforms to the leasehold and commonhold system following recommendations in the Law Commission’s reports published last year.
Hamptons to support ‘garden living’ concept at the Chelsea Flower Show
Hamptons has been confirmed as the principle sponsor of a Garden Sanctuary at the 2022 RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
EYE poll: Should agents cut sick pay for unvaccinated staff forced to self-isolate?
Will estate agents join a growing number of firms changing their rules and cutting sick pay for unvaccinated staff who need to self-isolate?