Rightmove crisis | Self employment relief | Agents 'complacent'




Kristjan Byfield: Why my business has decided to quit Rightmove

The outspoken agent from East London explains his reasoning behind the one thing most agents fear most – making the leap and quitting the UK's No.1 portal.

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Property industry’s self-employed given same deal as employees – but they can still work

Self-employed agents, inventory clerks, maintenance freelancers and surveyors are to be given grants of up to £2,500 a month if they are struggling financially.

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App that helps lettings agencies get around property inspections ban is now FREE

KPR says its smartphone app enables agents and block managers to complete required property inspections without having to risk their, or their tenants', lives.

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Are estate agencies being complacent about effect of Coronavirus on their businesses?

Bank of England says agents and developers report only a 30% probability that their revenues will be significantly impacted by virus this year.

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Rightmove crisis: portal cancels its dividend payment to shareholders

The dramatic move by Rightmove is to cut costs and reinforce its financial position ahead of the portals' 75% cut to estate agency listings fees.

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Covid-19 – what can residential landlords expect?


As the UK enters uncharted territory, there will be many changes to ‘business as usual’. Among these changes, there may be significant factors for residential landlords to keep in mind.

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