Competition watchdog halts ZPG's acquisition for review
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ZPG Group's acquisition of Expert Agent has been halted by the UK competition watchdog pending a review.
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The Competition and Markets Authority has served an initial enforcement order to put the deal on pause as it reviews the owner of Zoopla and uSwitch's acquisition of Expert Agent's parent company, Websky Limited.
"Having been informed of the review and the order ZPG is now engaging in a consultation with the CMA and will make a further announcement in due course," ZPG said in a statement.