"We wrote to Tesco yesterday to tell them that we will not accept their application. The decision has been taken despite the prospect that Rightmove may face a legal challenge from Tesco",

- explains Miles Shipside, Commercial Director of Rightmove in a letter sent to all Rightmove estate agent members.

Estate Agency News has just reported on a survey conducted by Hotproperty.co.uk where the majority of estate agents who took part agreed their future is not in the high street.

62% said the business would either be online or in serviced offices within 10 years.