Commission can now be included in furlough pay calculations

A petition calling for commission to be included in the Government's Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has gained significant traction.

Many estate agents are "at risk of losing their livelihoods if the government does not extend the job retention scheme past the end of May", warns Jon Cooke of epropservices.

Annual report shows average earnings in the estate agency sector falling by 5% year-on-year, while concerns over job security spark a 'flight to other professions'