Miscellanea
Why the coronavirus could focus minds on a move to the country
One outcome of the current crisis will be a significant increase in the number of people leaving built-up cities for the countryside, writes buying agent Charlie Wells
How the super-rich switch utility suppliers
PCL property management firm invites HNW owners to come in on a new 'bundled' utilities and energy saving scheme, which has already saved £250k on the annual utilities charges across just four homes...
Working from home? Five ways to reduce procrastination and be productive
As many in the industry attempt to find a quiet corner of the house to begin a working week like no other, Fuschia Sirois serves up some evidence-based strategies for maximising your output
FT: Uncovering London’s hidden property wealth
Writing for the Financial Times, Nathan Brooker reports from the front line in the war against dirty money
Foxtons apologises after self-isolating tenant is told to vacate for a viewing
Agency admits its actions 'fell well short'
How to use video to promote your prime property development or business
After a steady take-up in recent years, video has suddenly become an essential tool for those looking to engage with clients and customers newly-esconced around the world;
Coronavirus has ‘completely wrecked’ the housing market bounce as viewings slump
"It seems likely that Covid-19, combined with last month’s floods, will have completely wrecked any positive effects that political certainty since the general election may have provided to the housing…
Law Society issues advice on transacting during the coronavirus crisis
What to do if a vendor refuses to vacate because they are in isolation, or is a buyer requests for property to be decontaminated?
Berkeley postpones £455m shareholder payout
'It absolutely right for any responsible business to approach the next six months with a 'reduced risk appetite and heightened sense of caution', says influential housebuilder, as ultimate impact of COVID-19…
How to greet clients in a viral pandemic, according to Debrett’s
Handshakes are out, but is a fist-bump too much? High-society etiquette guide Debrett's has come up with some handy advice for business folk to avoid both contagion and faux pas.
Country Life: The 100 finest country house architects, builders, craftspeople, interior decorators and garden designers in Britain
Venerable lifestyle weekly releases its annual guide to the best practitioners working in the country house field.