Murdoch-backed REA Group ponders Rightmove takeover

Valued at £4.4bn

Linus Uhlig
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Australian property conglomerate REA Group is considering a takeover bid of its £4.4bn London-based peer Rightmove as it looks to expand its global property empire.

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