Major Foxtons shareholders reiterate calls for a sale

Sources say private equity investors are lining up bankers to evaluate options for a stake in one of the capital's biggest property firms.

Estate agency says 'trading has been adversely impacted by the prolonged downturn in the sales market, as well as short-term volatility in the lettings market.'

Winkworth says H1 sales remained resilient while lettings were largely unaffected by the Renters' Rights Act.