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Covid-19 – a catalyst for positive change in the property market?
While it would be easy to only see the negatives, this situation will be what we make it, writes Tim Hyatt...
Countrywide’s income could plunge by 73% in Q2 – but the company says it can survive a ‘reasonable worst case scenario’
78% of the estate agency giant's employees have been furloughed, with remaining senior management all taking pay cuts.
Bumper Q1 for Savills’ development land team
Agency reports selling over £436m worth of land during the first three months of the year
Avanton rejigs senior team & makes new hires
Avanton's co-founder has left the business, but the fast-growing property investor/developer is "taking a long-term position on the enduring value of prime London real estate", eyeing "opportunities to …
Top interior designer’s lavish bedroom giveaway raises thousands for NHS Charities Together
Laura Hammett is giving away a high-spec bespoke bedroom worth £35,000 to raise funds for NHS staff, volunteers and patients impacted by the COVID-19 crisis.
Agents’ property market webinars attract thousands of clients
Property firms are turning to virtual broadcasts to offer market insights and maintain client relations in the lockdown.
Top architecture firm targeted in cyber attack
ZHA warns design sector to be super-cautious after hacker breaks into its network and demands payment
Muve plans ‘aggressive’ expansion into UK’s £1.75bn conveyancing market
Fledgling law firm defies dire market conditions to complete £1.1m equity funding round
Listen: Knight Frank’s research unit launches podcast series
Knight Frank Research has just launched its first podcast series, aiming to "break down the news and delve into the intelligence behind the property market headlines."
OnTheMarket touts share give-away for new contracts
"This is a defining moment for agents as they make their short-term and longer-term portal choices," says property portal boss.
Keep communicating & carry on: On the importance of thoughtful media relations in a crisis
PR aficionados Henrietta Harwood-Smith and Tania Thomas share some sage advice on media communications during the Coronavirus lockdown, revealing what property businesses should be doing now, and how t…
Housebuilders begin to re-open construction sites; Government urges more
Taylor Wimpey, Vistry, Persimmon, Mace and Sir Robert McAlpine are all getting back to work - but Crest Nicholson and Redrow are maintaining Coronavirus closures.