Zoopla claims its research shows the social media platform is fast becoming an essential tool for both house hunters and estate agents.

Report says that agent confidence in the market has reached a three-year high, having surveyed 6,000 people and 650 agents across the UK.

Company recruits six new senior players including a new Chief People Officer poached from Dyson, and says it now lists more rental properties in the capital than Rightmove.