Gains by free-to-use estate agency appear to be at the expense of rival Purplebricks but also Yopa, Winkworth, KFH and Hamptons.

Advertising watchdog says the matter has been resolved informally after homeowner complained about letter sent to them even though their property was not on the market.

Cambridgeshire and Essex firm Hockeys is making a habit of persuading its rival's staff to join the company's virtual office-based expansion.

Simon Elliott and Isaac Bull are joining as the hybrid estate agency's new regional directors for East Anglia and the South of England.

With ambitious plans to be based in every postcode in the UK, independent estate agent, Haart, has announced the opening of its latest 'super' branch.

Matt Barrett is to head up both its traditional and hybrid Darlows and Haart operations in the SW and Wales.

Company says it is to begin acquiring rival agents and also expand its hybrid Partnership network into lettings.

Promotional article published by local paper about working at company's HQ sparks furious online debate about pros and cons of working there.