Cheer up everyone! Here is the PR coup that the entire industry has been waiting for – Harry Styles wants to become an estate agent.

In what could well be the biggest single landmark for the industry since Mr Rutley said to his mates Messrs Knight and Frank, ‘How about it?’, Harry Styles, the One Direction heart-throb, has announced that post-One Direction: “I’ll go from singer to estate agent.”

He has even thought about the art of writing compelling property details.

“I like the little ones (houses) because then you throw in ‘It’s romantic’ which means it’s tiny, while ‘It’s cute’ means it has a window.”

He’s learning fast, is Harry.

One Direction have shattered millions of young hearts by announcing that they plan to take a break.

Indeed, not since the Bay City Rollers called it a day has there been such a profound sense of national loss.

So, it’s good news that Harry Styles thinks estate agency is where it’s at.

Come on, someone, hire that lad before Purplebricks and easyProperty reach into their coffers and enter a bidding war!

Could he even become Zoopla’s next ambassador (sorry, Phil).

* Meanwhile, former Hampshire, Surrey and England cricketer Chris Tremlett has become an estate agent. He has joined online firm The Home Cloud, which was launched in May by Tom Jewell.

Tremlett, who took 53 wickets for England in 12 Tests but was beset by injuries throughout his career, will manage sales and lettings in the London area.

Jewell’s own CV includes a stint at London agents Thamesview.