PIP co-founder Tim Main says platforms like his will go mainstream this year as Trading Standards seeks more sales transaction transparency.

David Sandeman thinks so. After months of trials with agents, his new service enables legal and other information to be pre-gathered ahead of a potential sale.

Viewber founder and former Douglas & Gordon director is to work for PIP in a consultancy role as it prepares to roll out across the UK charging agents £25 a property.