Industry is better than many other industry's but still women are paid 11% less on average than their male counterparts.

Latest and astonishing figures for the combined business are within its 2021 final results published today including that it now has 16,000 staff.

Claim is made by senior industry figure Sally Asling, who says agents were already working crazy hours to earn average salaries.

Several leading independent mortgage brokers have broken ranks to call out agents who employ conditional selling techniques, naming several leading brands.

Data from TwentyCi shows the agency has grown its market share of instructions by nearly 50% over the past 12 months to 1.4%.

David Cutter steps down as Skipton group chief executive after 30 years at building society and 13 years at the top.

Celebrations follow the latest twist in its history when Connells acquired the agency via its purchase of Countrywide in March last year.

Division's boss says his Residential Development division is 'fortunate' to now have significant backing of 'senior management'.