Trade body drops new charge after backlash
The new system will be implemented on 2 March
February 02, 2026
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Pent-up demand is building, but housing market ‘craves certainty’
Consumer confidence is still fragile
February 02, 2026
Why good estate agents thrive in tough markets
There are plenty of reasons for agents to be cheerful
February 02, 2026
Network secures young estate agency owner as new investor
Estate agent has owned and run his own agency since the age of 24
February 02, 2026
Property industry reacts to latest Nationwide house price data
What happened to house prices in December?
February 02, 2026
Well-known estate agencies merge into single brand
As part of the integration, shopfronts and signage across all branches will be updated to reflect the unified branding
February 02, 2026
RICS publishes new guidance
The updated standard will take effect from 30 April 2026
February 03, 2026
Overwhelming public support for countryside protection, poll finds
The countryside is a cherished part of British life
February 03, 2026
Key issues need addressing to boost new housing delivery, says Propertymark
Several factors must be addressed if the UK is to meet its ambition of delivering 1.5 million homes over the current parliamentary term, according to Propertymark
February 03, 2026
Estate agency renamed as part of major rebrand
The rebrand follows a series of acquisitions
February 03, 2026
Before you hire in 2026, read this
Is your agency actually built to grow, or is it just busy?
February 03, 2026
Latest Rightmove fee hike triggers fresh open letter from furious estate agent
Rightmove raises fees again and yes, there's another open letter
February 03, 2026
Lomond brings two agencies together under one brand
Dale Eddison will now trade under the Hardisty name in its core areas of North Yorkshire. The post Lomond brings two agencies together under one brand appeared first on The Negotiator.
February 02, 2026
Rightmove expands agent qualification as reform looms
The Level 3 Certificate for Estate and Letting Agents (CELA) from Rightmove will include a new module on Renters’ Rights from April. The post Rightmove expands agent qualification as reform looms appe...
February 02, 2026
Foreign owners ‘hiding’ £190bn of UK property, claims tax think tank
Investigation reveals widespread hidden ownership is exposing estate agents to significant anti-money-laundering penalties. The post Foreign owners ‘hiding’ £190bn of UK property, claims tax think tan...
February 02, 2026
Rumble with the Agents returns to London in 2026
Funds raised from the industry boxing night will support end-of-life care delivered by North London Hospice. The post Rumble with the Agents returns to London in 2026 appeared first on The Negotiator.
February 02, 2026
TikTok, Meta, local businesses — accountability pressure builds
A landmark lawsuit is forcing courts to examine whether social media platforms can be held responsible for addictive design, even as TikTok’s U.S. transition introduces new uncertainty and Threads acc...
February 02, 2026
Buyer, seller demand drives agent optimism to highest level in years
It has been a rough few years amid a steep transaction downturn. But real estate agents surveyed by Inman Intel are increasingly reporting genuine interest from homebuyers and sellers throughout their...
February 02, 2026
Zillow files shed light on how it viewed Compass’ technology
Court documents show how Zillow saw potential threats to its growth in the technology Compass was building for both agents and consumers. The post Zillow files shed light on how it viewed Compass̵...
February 02, 2026
President Trump argues for keeping home prices high, borrowing costs low
The president argued that lowering home prices would cut into Americans' wealth gains, and stressed that lowering interest rates would help homebuyers struggling with affordability. The post President...
February 02, 2026