Multi-brand estate agency group pins success on booming housing market and acquisition of 21-branch Nicholas Humphreys.

Property giant says 18-month trial by its Northwood franchisee in partnership with recently-launched B-hive offering was a success.

The fallout from Covid and the Stamp Duty holiday have pushed mortgage demand to unprecedented levels and some buyers are still finding it hard to get a loan, as Richard Reed discovered.

The property franchise group, Belvoir, has launched four new websites in recent months, including the Northwood, Newton Fallowell and Lovelle brands.

Franchising giant says scheme is designed to 'retain and incentivise the executive directors and senior management team'.

Company says motion to approve dividend already delayed by Covid was missed off its AGM order of service.

Company says pent-up demand has driven extraordinary activity in market so far this year for its sales, lettings and mortgage divisions.

Kate Spencer reveals she has spent past ten months working for the agency's West Bridgford office in Nottingham.