Business & People
‘The business of architecture is under stress’ as projects pause
45% of architects have reported a decline in personal income, says the RIBA
A London agency has generated 250 offers and agreed 88 sales since the lockdown began
The market is 'quieter than normal...but far from dead', according to 33-branch Chestertons...
Threat & Opportunity: How proptech can drive sustainability in the built environment
"Technologists, entrepreneurs and investment leaders are increasingly identifying sustainability as the defining issue of our times," says Faisal Butt, founder of PropTech investment house Pi Labs.
Zoopla extends Coronavirus freebie offer to five months
Property portal confirms a two-month extension to its free usage period for agents affected by the Covid-19 lockdown.
Commission can now be included in furlough pay calculations
"Compulsory commission payments" can now be included in furlough pay calculations for the Government's Coronavirus Job Retention Grant Scheme
Labour’s new leadership announces housing team
Bristol West MP Thangam Debbonaire named as Keir Starmer's Shadow Secretary of State for Housing.
Country markets & property management bolster Winkworth’s business
Estate agency network Winkworth managed "another good set of results against testing market conditions" last year, but warns that "it is too early to predict what the full effect" of the Covid-19 crisis…
Rightmove upgrades virtual viewing features
Property portal fast-tracks video and virtual tour upgrades in response to demand from agents during the Coronavirus lockdown.
£1bn in commission ‘at stake’ as estate agencies fight to keep deals together
'It is difficult at this stage to understand when this blocked commission will end up being paid', warns TwentyCi
Reapit chief joins epropservices board
Gary Barker has joined the board of the parent company of Fine & Country and The Guild of Property Professionals, waiving any fees.
Working from home risks online security and privacy – how to stay protected
"Largescale remote working is a security nightmare for employers," warns cyber security expert Jason Nurse.
Best Laid Contingency Plans: Considerations for business directors in a challenging financial climate
Some sage advice for business leaders in tough times from Blair Nimmo, KPMG's UK Head of Restructuring and Global Head of Insolvency.