Cortland, which operates some 70,000 homes in the US, has launched it first site in Watford and is actively looking for more.

Conveyancing industry figure Lloyd Davies says after early complaints about rude behaviour, the two sectors are now getting on better.

Housing secretary Michael Gove says firm will be stripped of its Help to Buy role after tragedy inquiry highlighted 'unacceptable practices'.

The government has revealed that the first buyers have got their keys to the government's First Homes properties in Bolsover, Cannock and Newton Aycliffe.

Addland says it is well on way to being major force in online land sales sector and has taken seniors from Rightmove, Zoopla and Hometrack.

Survey of property professionals shows two-thirds say planning system is "challenging, time consuming and costly."

Data from Openpropertygroup.com calculated affordability ratios based on new-build house prices compared with workplace earnings.

Agents set to benefit as staycation demand continues and tax breaks make holiday lets ‘a nice little earner’.