Thirdfort, which is backed by Zoopla founder Alex Chesterman, aims to offer a simple and quick service to the property sales and lettings sectors.

Fast-growing hybrid agency joins prestigious Tech Nation Future Fifty programme that backed Zoopla.

Chaired by senior Leaders Romans figure Michael Cook, the 11-strong group includes tech, agency, landlord and trade association figures.

No. 2 portal has confirmed to The Negotiator that Samantha Fletcher is now in charge of the portal's financial delivery.

Business secretary says Government wants online platforms such as property portals to be clearer about 'paid-for' promotions.

Portal says it has spent three months gathering responses from over 300,000 people to test its new 'home moving sentiment' survey.

RVU, which operates Zoopla's separate price comparison and financial services arm, has bought the broker for an undisclosed sum.

Innovation is an unusual departure for a property portal; most try to keep house hunters on their own platform rather than digitally wandering off to agents.