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What will happen to house prices in 2026?

Knight Frank provides its latest UK residential market commentary

Feb 02, 2026 • 5 min

Rightmove rolls out major updates to agent qualification CELA

Rightmove has offered qualification support through its membership since 2022

Feb 02, 2026 • 5 min

Reform councillor facing ‘rogue landlord’ claims linked to asylum housing

Edward Harris let two unsafe houses

Feb 02, 2026 • 5 min

Trade body drops new charge after backlash

The new system will be implemented on 2 March

Feb 02, 2026 • 5 min

Pent-up demand is building, but housing market ‘craves certainty’

Consumer confidence is still fragile

Feb 02, 2026 • 5 min

Why good estate agents thrive in tough markets

There are plenty of reasons for agents to be cheerful

Feb 02, 2026 • 5 min

Network secures young estate agency owner as new investor

Estate agent has owned and run his own agency since the age of 24

Feb 02, 2026 • 5 min

Property industry reacts to latest Nationwide house price data

What happened to house prices in December?

Feb 02, 2026 • 5 min

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

Feb 02, 2026 • 5 min

RICS publishes new guidance

The updated standard will take effect from 30 April 2026

Feb 03, 2026 • 5 min

Overwhelming public support for countryside protection, poll finds

The countryside is a cherished part of British life

Feb 03, 2026 • 5 min

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

Feb 03, 2026 • 5 min

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

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

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

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