Papers lodged with High Court show agency giant remains bent on legal action to recoup cash from Monaco-based entrepreneur.

Estate agency sets out why it thinks ailing rival requires its expertise and cash to reverse precarious financial position.

Connells has made a preliminary move this morning to acquire the struggling behemoth, and has until December 7th to make a formal offer.

Senior industry figure John Halman makes comments as he launches his company Gasocoigne Halman's 22nd branch.

Prediction is made by TPFG Gareth Samples based on his experience of previous recessions, although this time they could simply go hybrid.

Company issues a celebration of its Chief Executive's 30-year-career but omits his closure of hybrid agency Hatched and the OTM/Gascoigne Halman court case.

Stronger than expected return to a semblance of normality has also prevented price drops - agreed sales prices have risen to 97.7% of asking price.

Group has made the unusual step of warning other agents after branches in three counties were visited by a gang taking advantage of social distancing rules to steal negotiator's personal belongings.