Your weekend lockdown roundup of news

20 seminars to help you through the crisis – all available to view

Industry software providers, BriefYourMarket and Yomdel have teamed up to run a daily Protection & Planning Webinar series to support agents. More to come next week!

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Property sales and rental markets reopen 

Changes to travel restrictions within amendment to current legislation give green light for home moves to restart, and agents to restart viewing, sales and rentals.

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Dexters opens all 70 branches but severely restricts public access

New reality of branch operations during the ongoing Coronavirus crisis for re-opened offices is laid bare by Dexters' announcement.

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Housing secretary calls for estate agents to help ‘rebuild the economy’<br />

Robert Jenrick makes the unusual decision to publish his latest announcement for estate agents on Zoopla's website.

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Is Spicerhaart planning a branch network cull once lockdown is over?<br />

Company insider tells The Negotiator that the agency group is looking at one of its key expenses – branches – as it tries to cut costs once the lockdown has ended.

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Keir Starmer forced to defend Labour policy on tenant evictions

Labour leader gets flack from the left of his party for his softer line on rent arrears after launching five-point plan to protect tenants during the crisis.

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Chancellor extends furlough until the end of October

The Chancellor announced in the Commons on Wednesday that the commitment to continue furlough payments – but with strings attached from August.

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House hunting activity increased by 45% yesterday, says Rightmove<br />

Portal says it experienced huge increases in traffic and enquiries as the 'bounce' predicted by many takes place despite reports of a looming recession.

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