Countrywide opens | Hybrid launch | Sales boom




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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Ombudsman warns agents to be 'upfront' about new-build reservation agreements

Warning comes after elderly couple put down £2,000 to reserve a house within a retirement development but lost their 'ideal home' after missing a deadline.

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'Virtual PA' company responds to COVID-19 restrictions challenge

The call-answering platform Moneypenny is expanding to offer a host of other services to help agents cope as market activity returns with a vengeance this week.

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Sound familiar? Hybrid lettings platform launches vowing to 'replace agents'<br />

Kiko will offer landlords an app and a host of free services and only charge for property management, viewings and preparation of contracts.

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Countrywide confirms phased branch reopenings and £60m cash in bank<br />

Company says its priorities are to protect staff and customers but also conserve cash as it cautiously re-opens its business and accelerates use of virtual viewings.

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House sales increased by 76% last week after housing market re-opened<br />

Activity dials for almost every part of the sales market increased dramatically as agents return to work and house moves resume.

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