Controversial figure Russell Quirk confirms what many estate agents have suspected for some time, but says his success has been built on the lack of industry CEOs prepared to go on TV…

The controversial former boss of the original Emoov claims the industry should thank him and the other online pioneers for proving that the low-fee online model 'doesn't work'.

Ten-month programme will promote transformation of hybrid agency into a “360 degree property service marketplace”, it is claimed.

Many assumed that Emoov would disappear after the company behind it went bust – but proptech firm, Mashroom bought its database and the name and relaunched the business. The Negotiator met its…

Russell and Anthony Quirk and Mark Readings all of whom have past form as online and high street agents, have invested in the brand's Essex operation.

COO Naveen Jaspal says the relaunched hybrid estate agency is self-funding and increasing its listings every month.

Step forward Russell Quirk, who has owned the domain name and applied for the trademark in 2013 when launching emoov.

PiLabs also says it is to beef up its investment team and open a European office in order to realise it ambitious goal.