News Archive

Rightmove’s deferment scheme ‘damaging to fragile relationship with agents’ says City analyst

OnTheMarket offers discount to agents saying it understands ‘tough’ conditions

Guild slashes membership fees by half and includes digital products in new pricing

Chancellor told that business rates relief would help high street firms hit hard by coronavirus troubles

Renters to be protected from eviction during crisis, says prime minister

Rightmove to allow deferred payment option for existing customers with fewer than 25 branches

Portal implored to ‘make the right move’ and help agents try to get through coronavirus ‘catastrophe’

Top executive appointed to Countrywide decides against joining while shares in property companies have another bad day on stock market

New virtual viewing platform now in beta testing with agents

Lending body warns borrowers to make sure they understand implications of a mortgage break

New Swedish software launching in UK aims to challenge portals’ hold on agent advertising

Planning each day is key to successful home working for agents

Events called off amid advice for people to avoid unnecessary social contact

New role created to oversee sales across 90 offices in Hamptons network

Lettings package also announced for OnTheMarket agents – free for first three months

Propertymark issues coronavirus checklist to protect agents and clients

Savage day on stock market for both Countrywide and LSL after deal is pulled – but other shares also take a hit

Viewings ‘pretty much dry up’ but deals already agreed still going ahead

JLL alerts customers to cases of coronavirus in own offices

Sign on agency windows bans walk-ins to prevent spread of the virus