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Spicerhaart savaged after it lays off hundreds of staff ‘via conference call’

Decision to close branches minutes before Government revealed job protection package baffles employees, many of whom have turned to social media to complain.

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Rightmove CEO admits portal ‘got it wrong’ over Coronavirus deferred fees offer

The unusually honest admission is made by Peter Brooks-Johnson in an email to a leading North London estate agent.

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Business rates: 'Why are estate agents treated differently to bakers and tanning shops,' demands Propertymark

The industry association is asking agents to write letters to their MPs as a matter of urgency as it lobbies friendly politicians and civil servants.

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First County Court moves to ban evictions before legislation is passed

Evictions specialist Landlord Action reveals first court adjournment announcement in Blackpool ahead of government emergency laws.

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Coronavirus: Leading law firm recommends clients go for same-day exchange and completion

Agents have reported that national legal firm O'Neill Patient is advising clients to adopt the tactic if they are worried about a sale falling through.

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Facebook in five minutes

Facebook has 2.4 billion worldwide users per month – among them your potential clients. Here’s digital marketing expert Nelly Berova’s quick guide to reaching them.

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