Howsy CEO Calum Brannan says the Upad brand and website will be operated as a complementary business and that the acquisition includes Upad's landlord database.

Howsy - formerly NoAgent - says it wants to make renting a property as easy as booking a hotel room and is using the new cash to expand its team and footprint.

Calum Brannan says there may be questions over online and hybrid sales agents, but lettings platforms like his have a 'bright future'.

Landlords will be able to use Section 8 process to regain their properties should they wish to sell it or move in, it has been announced.