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Aug 12, 2020

Covid-19

Local lockdowns: Insights from agents on the ground

Local lockdowns are the government’s preferred alternative to another nationwide lockdown, but what does this mean for estate and letting agencies? Here’s advice from agents on the ground on how to prepare for a local lockdown.

Jul 9, 2020

Covid-19

Business

Stamp duty

Economy

3 takeaways for letting agents from the Chancellor’s summer statement 2020

The Chancellor's summer statement sets out a plan to boost jobs in the UK economy post-pandemic - and here are three key takeaways for estate and letting agents to consider.

Jun 29, 2020

Business

Training

Networking

How letting agents can collaborate to "grow and grow together"

Chelmsford-based estate agency Charles David Casson plans to establish an agency network to share resources and expertise, and encourage collaboration in lettings - so the industry can survive and grow.

Jun 22, 2020

Customer experience

Landlords

Letting agents

Meet your landlords’ expectations by asking what they expect, says this agency

The best way to understand your landlords is to ask them what they expect from you, so you can better adapt your services to meet their needs, says Michael Poole Estate Agents.

Jun 8, 2020

Customer experience

Covid-19

Training

Meet the agency doing crisis training to “be there for people, first and foremost”

Ensuring all senior managers are well-equipped to advise tenants on the financial support available was one measure E Property Agent took to counter the impact of the coronavirus.

Jun 1, 2020

Business

Contingency planning and “steep learning curves” part of this agency’s pandemic response

Contingency planning has meant a smooth transition to home work for this agency - and a culture of training has helped it adapt to respond to the needs of its tenants and landlords.

May 27, 2020

Business

“The lettings market hasn’t gone away,” says this agency

This Teesside-based agency has a positive outlook on the future of the lettings industry - and how it will emerge in a good position on the other side of the pandemic.

May 20, 2020

Covid-19

Creative thinking needed to stay safe while managing house moves

Meet the agency that hasn't stopped letting throughout the pandemic, taking a creative approach to make sure its moves are always in line with the government's guidelines on social distancing.

May 12, 2020

Technology

Viewings

Meet the agency creating business sustainability through a virtual approach

Sure Property Group set up all virtual viewings even before the lockdown came into force - a decision which has proven fruitful.