Backed by Foxtons and Countrywide, the white-label service was initially used by Humberts but says it is now launching into the lettings industry today.

The Negotiator meets two former Foxtons and Fine & Country estate agents unfazed by the unlucky start for their property business.

Estate agency also reveals that toll on revenues has been less apocalyptic than many expected, dropping by 44% during the crisis.

Two existing City investors and seven members of its senior teams and board have bought many of the 54 million shares issued to raise the cash.

The agency is battening down the hatches and planning for all eventualities including a Coronavirus 'worst case scenario' and is therefore raising extra cash from the City.

Andrew Weir worked at Foxtons for over 30 years, working his way up to become its sales boss but has now joined LCP as its Chief Executive.

Shares in all the UK's leading property companies were battered during the closing hours of trading on Friday as a second death related to the virus was confirmed.

Data released by Hunters ahead of International Women's Day shows that just over 60% of its staff including senior decision makers, are female.