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Independents aren’t on an island: FirstTeam, Brown Harris Stevens bet on collaboration
HousingWire

FirstTeam and Brown Harris Stevens launched a multi-year marketing partnership to expand cross marketing, referrals and listing exposure.

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‘Motivated Mover Method’ offers framework to build a more predictable real estate pipeline
HousingWire

Real estate agent Kendall Bonner’s book outlines the Motivated Mover Method, a life-event-focused system to build a predictable pipeline.

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Rental growth slows ahead of Renters’ Rights Act
PropertyWire

<p>Average rental growth in England moderated in the first quarter of 2026, contradicting expectations that landlords would implement significant rent increases ahead of new legislation. Analysis shows that only around a quarter of landlords appeared to front-load rent rises before the Renters' Righ...

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RICS calls for mandatory estate agent qualifications
PropertyWire

<p>The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors has called for mandatory qualifications for estate agents, arguing that the current lack of regulation is contributing to failed transactions and inefficiencies in the UK property market. RICS Chief Executive Justin Young said the sector remains largel...

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Portsmouth Property Association appoints new chair
PropertyWire

<p>The Portsmouth Property Association has appointed Sau-Wan Lai as its new chair, with Stacey Read confirmed as deputy chair. The appointments mark the first time both positions have been held by women simultaneously since the organisation was founded in 1920.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.p...

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Elite International Realty expands crypto real estate services
HousingWire

The partnership enhances streamlines buyers' process for converting cryptocurrency into U.S. dollars for real estate transactions.

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Better appoints Orange Capital founder Daniel Lewis to board of directors
HousingWire

Better Home &#038; Finance adds Orange Capital founder Daniel Lewis to its board as it doubles down on its AI-driven mortgage strategy.

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Mansion tax to cost £380m before generating revenue
PropertyWire

<p>The Treasury faces upfront costs of at least £380 million before Labour's high-value property levy begins generating revenue in 2028, according to government analysis. The council tax surcharge on properties worth more than £2 million is expected to reduce stamp duty and inheritance tax receipts ...

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Letting agents urged to cut unprofitable landlord clients
PropertyWire

<p>Letting agents are being advised to terminate relationships with their most difficult landlord clients, according to industry consultant Rachel Ollington, who argues that problematic property owners are eroding profit margins and damaging agency operations. Analysis suggests 20% of landlords crea...

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Decline in phone use may be delaying property transactions
PropertyWire

<p>Communication methods in conveyancing are shifting away from telephone calls towards email and digital platforms, a change that may be introducing delays into property transactions. The ASAP Conveyancing Network round table highlighted concerns that whilst digital platforms offer efficiency, they...

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MRED goes national: How agents can protect local MLS systems
Inman

The real estate industry fed Zillow until it became too powerful to ignore, coach Darryl Davis writes. Let us not do the same thing with MRED.

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Home prices ticked up in most metros during Q1
Inman

NAR numbers show the median single-family, existing-home price hit $404,300 in Q1. That's a 0.5 percent year-over-year increase.

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Compass adds 72SOLD founder to bring seller-choice fight to agent training
Inman

Industry veteran Greg Hague says his new CIH role will help agents rethink how homes are marketed before they hit the MLS.

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UWM posts Q1 profit, Ishbia slams Two Harbors board in M&A battle
HousingWire

United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) saw its origination engine cool in the first quarter compared to the previous three months, but the lender held the line on margins and remained profitable.

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The 10 best real estate marketing companies to boost your business in 2026
HousingWire

These leading real estate marketing companies help you enhance your branding and expertly market you and your listings to earn more in 2026.

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MLS competition grows as listing policies diverge nationwide
HousingWire

As MLSs gain more local control, coming soon policies diverge while MRED and Realtracs expand nationwide listing access.

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UWM rolls out 1-0 buydowns, expands into home equity lending
HousingWire

United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) is rolling out free 1-0 temporary rate buydowns on purchase loans alongside a new suite of home equity products aimed at helping brokers win deals and retain borrowers.

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Riyadh villa market gains traction amid Vision 2030 push
PropertyWire

<p>Riyadh's residential property market is undergoing significant transformation as Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 initiative drives infrastructure investment and policy changes aimed at attracting international capital and residents to the capital. The city's villa sector, historically dominated by dom...

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Investor secures £3.8m bridging loan for 40-property portfolio
PropertyWire

<p>Together and Capital B Property Finance have arranged a £3.8m unregulated bridging loan for an experienced investor to acquire a 40-property rental portfolio at auction in the West Midlands. The transaction was completed within 12 working days to meet the auction deadline.</p> <p>The post <a href...

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Maidstone scheme secures £36m development finance
PropertyWire

<p>Maslow Capital has provided a £36 million senior development finance loan to Audley Construction Group for a 172-unit residential scheme in central Maidstone, Kent. The development addresses a documented housing shortage, with the town's population growing at double the national rate between 2011...

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