Six-year-old online-only agency firm MyHomeGroup turns to crowdfunding to raise extra cash a year after winning a multi-million pound City investment.

Det Sup Jim Dickie says he is 'sure' John Cannan murdered the estate agent in 1986 and that he would reoffend if released when he becomes eligible for parole.

Regional estate agency association piles into Purplebricks, blaming its US withdrawal last week on basic failing within its service offering.

The company also says it lacked the management time and other resources to keep plugging away over the pond.

Final results for its latest financial year reveal increasing revenue but mounting losses and 'orderly' exit from the US market.

Leaked information several national media outlets including Sky News help push Purplebricks shares to an all-time at one point yesterday.

Company's recently-appointed COO Naveen Jaspal says her team have established a 'sustainable business model' for the hybrid agency.

Wright Marshall has been bought by Barnsley-based Petty Estate Agents, which has hired a leading NW industry figure to run it.

Over 105,000 searches were completed last year by UK job seekers looking for roles within the estate agency sector.

Property industry research completed by independent research firm but commissioned by the hybrid agency makes bold claims for its sales abilities.