Eye-popping figures from Boomin show the extraordinary explosion in sales activity last year after the long months of Covid.

Can one of the newcomer marketing platforms break through to become the Apple of the property portal business? Richard Reed asks the contenders why they think they can.

All are regional agents including Foxtons, which is also an investor in the business along with Channel 4.

Sky News says existing investors Channel 4 and Foxtons are part of raise which will see listing agents get free shares in return for loyalty.

Also, agents who receive valuation requests via the platform out of hours are also being given more time to respond.

The Spring Statement was delivered by Chancellor Sunak, on a backdrop of war in Europe, rising inflation, interest rates and a worsening energy crisis. What was in it for property?

Candid comments are among many made during video interview published over the weekend with Michael and Kenny Bruce.

Michael Bruce tells conference that annual costs for using the portal are becoming a 'real problem' for some independent agents.