The weekend round-up of top stories from The Neg

Petition calling for commission to be included in furlough scheme launched<br />

Nearly 16,000 people have already signed the petition, which highlights how commission-based salespeople are at a financial disadvantage.

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Vendors still dream of selling their home, despite the dead market

Exclusive research for The Negotiator reveals that online searches for advice and information about selling a property remains high despite the pandemic.

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Purplebricks ‘should not be allowed to prospect for instructions during crisis’<br />

Leading London agent says Purplebricks' decision to offer vendors a digital valuations service for its pay-up-front service is misguided.

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Guest blog: ‘Proptech doesn’t make estate agents lazy’

During an interview with the founders of Lonres, the duo said proptech has robbed agents of their traditional skills. Matterport's European boss disagrees - here's why.

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From a distance... working in the Corona crisis

COVID-19 is here and no business is immune to the threat – Lisa Isaacs looks at ways agents can function remotely.

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Agent fury as Rightmove takes payments without 75% discount

Following last week’s U-turn on its Coronavirus support package, Rightmove admits some agents were billed incorrectly.

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Struggling estate agencies given longer to restructure following insolvency changes

Business secretary Alok Sharma announced several key changes to insolvency law that will help companies get through the crisis.

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Agents around the UK sign up to join social media initiative #AgentsHereToHelp

Kristjan Byfield says he's gathering social media savvy estate agents together to help the public during the crisis and change public attitudes.

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