The estate agency group enjoyed a bumper 2021 but says it's worried about inflation and 'geopolitical risks' on market.

Both big estate agencies are hoping to take larger slices of the mortgage broking business via new and substantial acquisitions.

The purchase of property data specialist company, TM Group by the Canadian software giant Dye & Durham has been declared to be anti-competitive.

Estate agency firm also wants to increase number of people from a non-white background within its workforce, its new report reveals.

The group enjoyed a good year as cost cutting, a housing boom and the stamp duty holiday helped drive up turnover, profits and margin at the 12-agency giant.

Latest accounts show a £11.3m drop in turnover last year though the months afterwards have been much kinder as the market has boomed.

Hive of acquisition, integration, brand building, joint ventures and distribution agreements now make it bigger than MAB, report claims.

Survey shows properties marketed with professional photography, floorplans and 360° tours, with Facebook ads and premium listings, sell 48% faster.