I'm seeing an increasing number of properties locally which have been
for sale for some time and have now gone to multiple agency. What
benefits/disadvantages are involved (apart from the obvious one of
2.5% commission instead on 1 - 1.5%) of multiple agency?

I assume that the commission is only payable to the actually selling
agent?

Does having one or more additional agencies mean that one's initial
agency tries even harder?

Any other things to observe?

MM