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If you haven’t got a facemask, use the pink tartan doggy coat…
EYE readers invited to share their experiences of applicants' ingenious approach to Covid safety
News
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Housing Hindsight: Sometimes a week is a long time in housing – Anthony Codling
In times of change, we should bide our time and let the dust settle, says housing market analyst
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Report reveals more 25-34 year olds are now home owners rather than renters
English Housing Survey shows more younger buyers are getting on the property ladder
Agency
Recognising when a business hits the point of no return
Changes in planning policy may come to the aid of owners of failing estate agencies
Politics
Frustration reigns in Wales as agents await further reopening of the housing market
Calls for Wales to follow England's lead in cutting Stamp Duty costs
Acquisitions
Acquisitions north and south of the border
Firms expand their agency footprints by purchasing existing businesses
People
EYE NEWSFLASH: Redundancy consultations under way at ZPG
A number of roles across ZPG could potentially be made redundant after a period of consultation with staff
Agency
Strutt & Parker declines to comment on news of redundancy consultation process in BNP Paribas Real Estate
Up to 300 jobs could be at risk in the UK section of European-wide real estate group
Agency
Coronavirus pandemic has pushed property market recovery back to next year – Savills
Agent predicts house prices will decline this year even with Stamp Duty holiday
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Covid has massively amplified the velocity of change – Landlords’ Barometer #83
Our regular contributor coins a new phrase: Coronanomics
Agency
OPINION: Is Post Covid the ideal time for estate agents to fix a breaking business model?
Agents could service their consumers more effectively and cheaper whilst employing fewer staff
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Photo of the week – It’s all a bit weird down Bristol way…
Strange goings on outside and inside this Purplebricks' listing
Lettings
Deposit diaries: Communication is Key
The earlier issues or changes of circumstances are raised, the better for all concerned.
Tech
New app helps keep lone workers safe
App can identify the position of an employee to within three metres square
Agency
NAEA Propertymark unveils partnership to foster next generation of proptech firms
Agents will be able to test emerging proptech ideas
Acquisitions
NEWSFLASH: Belvoir go into ‘strategic alliance’ with Nottingham Building Society to operate agency branches
Estate agency and letting activity will transfer to Belvoir but several branches are to close
Finance
Widespread relief that SDLT change has not been delayed until the autumn
Stamp duty holiday generally welcomed but some sound a note of caution about possible consequences
Finance
Chancellor promises vouchers for landlords and home owners to fund energy efficiency improvements
Landlords welcome grants worth up to £5,000 per household
Politics
New Job Retention Bonus promises employers £1,000 for returning furloughed staff
Agents could receive £1,000 for returning and retaining furloughed staff until the end of January
Agency
Are Countrywide surveyors no longer picking up keys from agents’ offices?
Surveyors are saving time by asking for staff to meet them at the property, says agency