Finance
EYE NEWSFLASH: Rightmove announces deferred payment scheme during crisis
Rightmove to allow deferred payment option for existing customers with fewer than 25 branches
News
Agency
Pressure mounts on Rightmove to give agents a payment holiday
Portal implored to 'make the right move' and help agents try to get through coronavirus 'catastrophe'
Agency
High-flying recruit with ‘turnaround experience’ no longer joining Countrywide
Top executive appointed to Countrywide decides against joining while shares in property companies have another bad day on stock market
Agency
Huge increase of interest in virtual viewing technology with more launches on the way
New virtual viewing platform now in beta testing with agents
Finance
Mortgage borrowers affected by virus to get payment holiday of up three months
Lending body warns borrowers to make sure they understand implications of a mortgage break
Agency
New software launching in UK automatically turns listing into social media advert
New Swedish software launching in UK aims to challenge portals' hold on agent advertising
Agency
Working from home? Tips to help agency staff and bosses make the most of it
Planning each day is key to successful home working for agents
Events
More property events announce cancellations and new dates
Events called off amid advice for people to avoid unnecessary social contact
Agency
New head of sales at Hamptons International after internal promotion
New role created to oversee sales across 90 offices in Hamptons network
Agency
OnTheMarket signs up new homes developer as latest advertiser
Lettings package also announced for OnTheMarket agents – free for first three months
Agency
NAEA and ARLA tell agents to offer virtual viewings in ‘difficult months ahead’
Propertymark issues coronavirus checklist to protect agents and clients
Acquisitions
Countrywide shares plunge 50% after LSL pulls deal, while other property shares also topple
Savage day on stock market for both Countrywide and LSL after deal is pulled – but other shares also take a hit
Agency
Viewings dry up as agents anticipate market being on ice until autumn
Viewings 'pretty much dry up' but deals already agreed still going ahead
Agency
Commercial agent puts all staff on home working after two cases of coronavirus
JLL alerts customers to cases of coronavirus in own offices
Agency
Agent bans walk-ins to combat spread of coronavirus
Sign on agency windows bans walk-ins to prevent spread of the virus
Lettings
Moves gain momentum to give tenants leniency during ‘this difficult period’
New emergency law likely to be passed this week giving rent relief to tenants affected by coronavirus
Agency
Rightmove looking unassailable as its dominance ‘shows no sign of waning’
Rightmove has 'unprecedented market power' and would be very difficult to displace, says analyst
Agency
Foxtons sales veteran recruited to lead well-known property investment firm
London Central Portfolio recruits Foxtons former chief sales officer in company restructure
Events
Organisers announce cancellation of Property Investor Show – but say it will be back
Spring show cancelled but autumn Property Investor Show set to go ahead
Acquisitions
EYE NEWSFLASH: LSL says it will not make offer for Countrywide
Shares in Countrywide in huge plunge as LSL take-over is off the table