Your weekend round-up of news and features

New industry guidance signals end to remote working but masks to remain

Propertymark says its more relaxed Covid guidance eschews remote working but says masks remains 'advisory' because pandemic is 'not over'.

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Udderly silly or a brilliant new way for estate agents to gain instructions?<br />

New app with national ambitions offers agents and other local service providers an opportunity to connect with locals in their area looking to sell or rent out a property.

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Savills agent charged with offence over racist tweet<br />

The Daily Mail reports Savills agent, suspected of posting a racist tweet following England's defeat by Italy on Sunday, has been arrested.

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New OTM monthly ‘sentiment’ index will rival Rightmove and Zoopla’s<br />

Portal says it has spent three months gathering responses from over 300,000 people to test its new 'home moving sentiment' survey.

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The Negotiator Awards – our free-to-enter awards programme is waiting for your entry<br />

The UK's leading awards for estate and letting agents and suppliers is open for entry. Read our guide to putting together an entry to meet the judges' expectations.

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The new issue is published and available to read online.

Your trade mag is available in print and online. It's packed with features, interviews, product and services reviews and opinion pieces.

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Brexit means EU’s new AML police force can’t fine UK estate agents<br />

But AML expert John Dobson warns UK must work closer with Europe to prevent Britain 'falling behind' in fight against money launderers.

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Proof positive – proptech and digital marketing works

Survey shows properties marketed with professional photography, floorplans and 360° tours, with Facebook ads and premium listings, sell 48% faster.

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Remote viewing technology round-up

As Covid restrictions hit, the proptech community stepped forward with a range of ways to view a property remotely. Richard Reed talks to the tech companies who have sparked a revolution in how we conduct viewings.

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Legal: Directors' duties

Directorships bring with them legal responsibilities, says Longmores' Michael Budd. Do you know yours?

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House prices analysis

Kate Faulkner of Designs on Property says a new watershed has been forecasted for 2021.

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Finding clients

Cookies on your website are the key to tracking down new clients, says Art Division's Nelly Berova.

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Directors' duties

Michael Budd of Longmores reminds all directors of their legal obligations. Do you know yours?

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Doing well this year? Win an award and let the world know!<br />Register now and enter the leading awards for agents.

The Negotiator Awards 2021 is still open for entry, so start your submission as soon as possible. There are no charges to enter, it's free – which is why it is the leading awards programme in estate and letting agency – everyone can enter. It's the most valuable marketing tool you could ever have and will bring you business and client trust. What are you waiting for?

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