Finance

Trade body drops new charge after backlash

The new system will be implemented on 2 March

Feb 02, 2026 • 5 min

Latest rental market data presents ‘challenges and opportunities for letting agents’

Agents must adjust in a time of change for the rental sector

Feb 02, 2026 • 5 min

Russell Quirk takes shareholder stake in Property Investor Show

The former estate agent will now be more involved with the show

Feb 02, 2026 • 5 min

One in three first-time buyers have 25% deposit – Moneyfacts

New data shows a clear cost gap between buyers with smaller and larger deposits

Feb 03, 2026 • 5 min

Historic estate agency unveils rebrand following acquisition

Company adopts new brand identity

Feb 03, 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

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

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

Upgrading private rentals to EPC C estimated to cost £19.9bn by 2030

The research indicates that 50.1% of privately rented homes in England are currently below the government’s minimum EPC C standard

Jan 30, 2026 • 5 min

Moneypenny and Reapit join forces

Calls and chats handled by Moneypenny can now be recorded automatically in Reapit

Jan 30, 2026 • 5 min

Falling mortgage rates spark new hope for homebuyers

Mortgage rates continue to ease

Jan 30, 2026 • 5 min

Major policy delay gives landlords more time to prepare, angering campaigners

NRLA chief executive Ben Beadle has welcomed the news, which he says gives landlords much need clarity

Jan 30, 2026 • 5 min

HMRC ‘committed’ to helping property businesses navigate legal obligations

Latest figures underline the importance of robust compliance with anti-money laundering regulations across the property sector

Jan 30, 2026 • 5 min

Decent Homes Standard delay sparks furious backlash

MPs and rent campaigners unite in condemnation of “disgraceful” lack of urgency in implementing decent home standard. The post Decent Homes Standard delay sparks furious backlash appeared first on The...

Jan 30, 2026 • 5 min

Estate agents fined over £800k for AML breaches

HMRC has issued 170 penalties to estate agents who have breached money laundering regulations, totalling £835,842. The post Estate agents fined over £800k for AML breaches appeared first on The Negoti...

Jan 30, 2026 • 5 min

£19.9bn bill looms for EPC C for PRS despite deadline extension

Octane Capital's CEO says over half of England’s private rented homes rate below EPC C, leaving landlords facing huge upgrade costs ahead of the 2030 deadline. The post £19.9bn bill looms for EPC C fo...

Jan 30, 2026 • 5 min

Ryan Serhant on Compass-Anywhere: ‘I think their stock is going to double’

In an Inman exclusive, the luxury CEO talked about the Compass-Anywhere merger, mortgage rates, and real estate consolidation. Serhant will be at Inman Connect next week. The post Ryan Serhant on Comp...

Jan 30, 2026 • 5 min

Inman unveils class of 2026 Power Players, New York Power Brokers and MLS Power Executive winners

The 2026 Inman Power Players award celebrates industry leaders whose influence is shaping the future of real estate. The post Inman unveils class of 2026 Power Players, New York Power Brokers and MLS ...

Jan 30, 2026 • 5 min

Zillow terminates approximately 3% of staff (but it’s not shrinking)

The company said the terminations were performance-based and part of its typical annual review process. Zillow has open roles for approximately the same number of employees. The post Zillow terminates...

Jan 30, 2026 • 5 min

Rocket’s lawsuit, Costar’s ‘fiasco,’ Compass’ ‘mess’: Inman Top 5

Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers. The post Rocket’s lawsuit, Costar’s ‘fiasco,’ Compass’ ‘me...

Jan 30, 2026 • 5 min