Leading Edinburgh firm Simpson & Marwick has joined the Aberdeins group, which earlier this month launched with a tech focus.

Franchises in three different places hoover up rivals or their lettings portfolios with more announcements to come.

Launched yesterday, BBC3's Rent Like A Boss sets out to help struggling tenants find their ideal home in different cities around the UK.

Leading industry figure Michael Cook argues why he thinks lettings is now the key area for innovation within the industry.

Agency says it expect to be one of the capital's top ten agencies for sales over £1 million, a position it already holds outside London.

Tech-based estate agency eXp UK says its model is gaining traction within the industry as it also launches a tenant-find lettings service.

Mark Russell, who was a regional manager is to lead the six-part business which includes three agencies, commercial, auctions and mortgages.

Leicestershire firm Andrew Granger & Co says it no longer sees the point in maintaining a traditional branch when most of their marketing is online.