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Eastern European expansion for Sotheby’s International Realty
Global luxury real estate network makes its first foray into Ukraine, signing up Kyiv-based agency InRealtyOU
Half of Zoopla agents have switched to free support packages
'The idea of profit forecasts has been largely shelved', says portal boss Charlie Bryant
Covid-19: Assessing the impact on the UK’s resi development sector
New analysis shows how the coronavirus outbreak will impact activity and supply over the coming months - and have potentially serious longer-term implications for those building the UK's new homes
Knight Frank becomes latest major agency to furlough staff
Firm has also decided not to apply an annual pay review this year and will be implementing 'salary adjustments' for those who earn above a minimum threshold
UK house prices likely to drop 13% this year as incomes tumble, predict economists
A looming "shortfall in incomes has a tremendous potential to disrupt the UK’s housing markets", warns the Centre for Economics & Business Research.
One Blackfriars trial to go ahead despite lockdown
High Court Judge rules that Coronavirus restrictions should not delay a high-stakes property hearing.
RIBA announces new Board of Trustees
The Royal Institute of British Architects has overhauled its governance structure, introducing a 12-strong oversight Board of Trustees.
Thousands of Chelsea Flower Show plants are available to buy as gardens go virtual
A "Virtual Chelsea Flower Show" will run online from 19th to 23rd May.
RICS calls for Stamp Duty holiday as surveyors anticipate property market freefall
"These are exceptional circumstances," warn surveyors, "and the Government will need to consider all avenues that could feasibly rebuild confidence, bridging the gap between uncertainty and recovery.
Scotland outlaws housebuilding during Covid-19 lockdown
Housebuilding is not essential during the Coronavirus lockdown, says Holyrood
Agency comparison site rolls out real-time data platform to track impact of the crisis
GetAgent launches 'live, interactive' dashboard to track key metrics on a daily basis;
Major housebuilder ‘pays it forward’ to support subcontractors
Taylor Wimpey has announced a "Pay It Forward Scheme" to help self-employed subcontractors get through the coronavirus lockdown.