London estate agency Portico acquired by Leaders Romans Group

Bective - formerly Bective Leslie Marsh - has relaunched its six branches under the management of Dexters alumni Thomas Dainty and Craig Tonkin, and ownership of European real estate giant Ghelamco.

Harding Green's Nick Carter and Matthew Alexander plan to establish a network of franchised “partner offices” in prime towns and cities across the UK.

Dexters' offices are not open to the public, but some staff did go to work yesterday - prompting a backlash on social media and in the national press.