Hybrid agency spokesperson thanks him for the role he has played in establishing the company, and that Purplebricks will now focus on data and technology to grow.

House builders are increasingly turning to part-exchange in order to secure plot sales in the current housing market.

Chairman of Hunters, has alleged that a group of unnamed banks carried out a “personal attack” against him by briefing two news organisations about an alleged conflict of interest.

Purplebricks is taking a relatively long-term view of its UK profile, clearly thinking they have a sporting chance of winning the battle for supremacy in the UK property agency market.

Money will be used to help build its teams and tech including its London operation and grow its current listings book of 2,000 properties.

Stock in most of the leading estate agency groups and many house builders took a tumble yesterday as City jitters over Kier announcement spread.

Statement to the London Stock Exchange reveals four key exec and non-exec directors bought up shares worth £115,000 including co-founders Kevin Hollinrake and Harry Hill.

Michael Jones & Co says more acquisitions may be on the way as it finalises transfer of competitor into its wider business.

£300,000 funding awarded by TDS Charitable Foundation and the SafeDeposits Scotland Charitable Trust (SDSCT) to look at dispute resolution, low standards and deposits.

Peter Kavanagh of Romans says behavour of individuals in the county was contrary to the standards and values of the company.