The London agent is in the process of redesigning the concept of the estate agency front window and the role it plays on the high streets.

Strutt & Parker is piloting electric bikes for agents to use on appointments across Oxford.

Starberry Co-Founder Ben Sellers agents with a mobile-friendly approach to digital marketing can tap into a vast pool of potential clients.

Details of the deal agreed by the boards of CoStar UK and OnTheMarket last month have been published including a recommended 'all cash' offer for 110p per share.

Investment bank Citigroup says competition from new OnTheMarket owners CoStar threatens Rightmove's position.

Trevor Abrahmsohn says: "This could be the greatest opportunity lost since Decca turned down the Beatles".

OTM confirms reports that CoStar, which has offices in 15 countries and is valued at £33 billion, wants to use OTM to take on Rightmove and Zoopla.

The portal says it is trying to 'educate' buyers on all the reasons why a property sale can go wrong.