Comments are made by operators of Keller Williams Essex franchise as the company hires its 50th estate agent.

Company reveals its latest milestone at the UK operation's virtual company conference yesterday at which its global President also attended.

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'.

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.

Read how estate agency House Network has claimed that the slow housing market has been a boon for hybrid and online operators.

Leading lender Nationwide says tomorrow's expected base interest rate of 0.25% to 0.75% is unlikely to impact the property market.