Agency famed for its overly-honest property descriptions during the 1960s has been snapped up for an undisclosed sum.

After several weeks of talks, Foxtons has agreed the sale with D&G's owners the Talbot Willcox family.

Global ratings firm says huge sums involved and risk that takeover could go wrong have persuaded it to give parent firm Skipton a negative rating.

Deal will see Gibbs Gillespie brand and staff retained but founders will step away from the 30-year-old business.

Sian Beech says her new company Feeneys, based in Stoke, has already sold five houses subject to completion.

Cardiff man Lanoi Lidell has been given a three years and four months sentence for possession with intent to supply MDMA, ketamine and cocaine.

FCA has cleared Connells to be the controller of FCA-regulated Countrywide, a deal which is expected to now formally take place on 8th March.

Agents looking for a bit of gallic colour are being invited to apply for jobs at an Anglo-French estate agency operating here and over the Channel.