Coronavirus
Covid-19 & market recovery: What are we learning from the Chinese experience?
As the world goes into lockdown, Chinese real estate markets are beginning to see more activity, says Nick Holt, Knight Frank’s Head of Research in APAC, on the ground in Beijing.
Rightmove cancels dividend payment; Berkeley revises profit forecast
Britain's biggest property portal suspends its final 2019 dividend, telling shareholders that it is "taking appropriate measures" to mitigate the impact of the Covid-19 crisis on its bottom line - but …
Mortgage market could be frozen as lenders pull products
Banks & Government said to be in talks about pausing or adapting the mortgage market in light of the Coronavirus lockdown.
Official guidance on moving home during the Covid-19 lockdown
UPDATED: "Home buyers and renters should, as far as possible, delay moving to a new house" says the Government. But moves are still possible and happening
Taking a Hit: How property portals are reacting to Covid-19
Property portals around the world are rallying to retain customers as the Coronavirus lockdown quells market activity; British portals are offering the deepest discounts of all.
London estate agency chided for staffing branches amidst lockdown
Dexters' offices are not open to the public, but some staff did go to work yesterday - prompting a backlash on social media and in the national press.
Is moving home essential? Agents, conveyancers & builders unsure of Coronavirus lockdown guidance
Obey the spirit of the lockdown, not just the letter. But Housing Secretary Jenrick confirms that building sites in England can remain open.
Estate agents shutter UK branches as Covid-19 spreads
Knight Frank and other major estate agency have temporarily closed all high street offices, pre-empting Government restrictions.
Assessing the impact of Covid-19 on Asia’s residential property markets
China's property market flatlined as a result of the Coronavirus lockdown, but there are already signs of recovery, says Knight Frank.
Government rolls out unprecedented support package for employers to minimise Covid-19 redundancies
A new Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme promises to cover 80% of PAYE salaries.
Zoopla offers nine months for free – if agents leave Rightmove
Zoopla's two new support offers for agents affected by the Coronavirus crisis are significantly more generous than either Rightmove or OnTheMarket - but they come with caveats...