Entertainment

Estate agency renamed as part of major rebrand

The rebrand follows a series of acquisitions

Feb 03, 2026 • 5 min

Before you hire in 2026, read this

Is your agency actually built to grow, or is it just busy?

Feb 03, 2026 • 5 min

Historic estate agency unveils rebrand following acquisition

Company adopts new brand identity

Feb 03, 2026 • 5 min

Latest Rightmove fee hike triggers fresh open letter from furious estate agent

Rightmove raises fees again and yes, there's another open letter

Feb 03, 2026 • 5 min

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.

Feb 02, 2026 • 5 min

Transactions data reaction: Property deals hold up well despite turbulent year end

Latest figures from HMRC show that transactions were up 5% in December from the previous year with just a small monthly fall. The post Transactions data reaction: Property deals hold up well despite t...

Feb 02, 2026 • 5 min

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...

Feb 02, 2026 • 5 min

Senior Reform councillor has his unlicensed HMOs shut down

A second Reform councillor, Chair of Warwickshire County Council, Edward Harris has been caught running unlicensed HMOs in just a few months. The post Senior Reform councillor has his unlicensed HMOs ...

Feb 02, 2026 • 5 min

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...

Feb 02, 2026 • 5 min

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.

Feb 02, 2026 • 5 min

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...

Feb 02, 2026 • 5 min

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...

Feb 02, 2026 • 5 min

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 Compass&#821...

Feb 02, 2026 • 5 min

This month, Inman’s helping you write The New Brokerage Playbook

We're looking at what’s changing behind the scenes as brokerages grow, recruiting and retaining talent in a market that refuses to play by old rules. The post This month, Inman’s helping you wri...

Feb 02, 2026 • 5 min

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...

Feb 02, 2026 • 5 min

EXp’s Wendy Forsythe talks AI and why 2026 is a ‘reset’ year

Ahead of Inman Connect New York, EXp Chief Marketing Officer Wendy Forsythe dished on AI, building a strong company culture amid chaos and how to reset after a difficult year. The post EXp’s Wen...

Feb 02, 2026 • 5 min

A love letter to the small- to medium-size broker

The industry needs hands-on boutique brokers more than ever before. Keith Robinson pays homage to their personal and professional value. The post A love letter to the small- to medium-size broker appe...

Feb 02, 2026 • 5 min

Virtual vs. local assistant? You’re asking the wrong question

Virtual assistants offer leverage. Local assistants protect your brand. Understanding the difference, Troy Palmquist writes, is what separates scalable agents from overwhelmed ones. The post Virtual v...

Feb 02, 2026 • 5 min

Real estate is still a people business. Your community matters more than ever

Broker and Inman Ambassador Dina Williams shares her thoughts on why community is what shapes life, business and the industry that she loves. The post Real estate is still a people business. Your comm...

Feb 02, 2026 • 5 min

Why secondary markets are America’s real real estate story

Those who understand emerging markets will be the ones clients trust, Blake O'Shaughnessy writes, while those focused only on legacy luxury markets risk missing where demand is actually forming. The p...

Feb 02, 2026 • 5 min