The deal, which is for an undisclosed sum, is said to fit Belvoir's strategy of buying up franchised estate agency competitors with potential for growth.

The property sector is changing – on that, almost all sector professionals will probably agree. However, it seems that the industry franchises are leading the way in not only providing estate agents…

Estate agency Mr and Mrs Clarke says Covid has been a game changer for the business, creating a deluge of applications to become a partner.

Lisa Isaacs asks whether estate agency is moving deeper in the self-employed space, with the promise of more flexibility, more control and more commission – through a franchise.

Government decision last night to lock-down Britain will change both how people are employed and their attitudes to branch working, it is claimed.

Case of estate agency Mr and Mrs Clarke highlights the growing power of Instagram as a free marketing tool for the property industry.