Virtual explosion | COVID minister | 98% valuations digital

40% of agents now offer online viewings following Coronavirus crisis<br />

Huge rush to embrace digital tours tech among agents has been documented by Rightmove as it launches new viewings tools.

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Virtual viewings helped us survive lockdown, says Martin & Co parent company<br />

The Property Franchise Group, which has 375 branches across the UK, says it was able to achieve some lettings during lockdown helped by technology.

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Former housing minister tests positive for Coronavirus<br />

Industry wishes the front-bench MP and Secretary of State all the best for a speedy recovery after he appeared in Parliament yesterday looking extremely unwell.

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Would you still love your estate agency job in 25 years’ time?

If the answer's yes then you've got plenty in common with estate agency director Jill Griffiths who says she still enjoys every day of her work at Leicestershire firm Andrew Granger & Co.

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Physical valuations fall victim to Covid as 98% of vendors ask to go virtual<br />

Research by Zoopla reveals how safety concerns have persuaded vendors to request valuations are done off-site or via a video call.

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24 seminars to help you through the crisis 

Industry software providers, BriefYourMarket and Yomdel have teamed up to run a series of Protection & Planning Webinars to support agents. 

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Agent wellbeing 

The Negotiator is supporting a group of individuals from across the estate agency sector who are keen to understand what matters most to our industry at this time. If you can spare a few minutes to answer this short, anonymous survey we would be very grateful.

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