UK Property News Recap – 24.07.2026
Andy Burnham ascended to power, reinstating Angela Rayer who took possession of UK housing once more; this time however, she means business or at least the glasses are supposed to suggest that. More council houses were promised but funding remains short. To rectify this the government continues to look down
UK Property News Recap – 17.07.2026
This week saw the launch of many consultations on promises that have yet to be delivered. Leaseholders learnt the government needed help with calculations on leasehold reform after two years of naval-gazing. The Mansion Tax was open to further tinkering to capture more homes before implementation, and development numbers remained
UK Property News Recap – 10.07.2026
This week, developers felt the heat from shareholders as debts rose and interest waned. To enable greater movement another deposit scheme was touted for first time buyers as a resolution to the impasse. Meanwhile, at the top of the ladder prices continued to fall while HMRC tried to decipher property
UK Property News Recap – 03.07.2026
This week, the governor ruled out rate cuts despite oil prices softening, favouring a more cautious stance until there is more certainty over the direction of travel through the strait. Farage was called out over skint claims after a £4m property portfolio was uncovered. Andy Burnham promised a council house
UK Property News Recap – 26.06.2026
This week, HMRC continued to profit from house price inflation via stamp duty. Burnham’s potential reign, however, could see the duty forcefully removed in favour of a land value tax. The North continued to outshine London, mortgage rates edged lower and first-time buyers were teased with the prospect of a
UK Property News Recap – 19.06.2026
This week, sellers felt the heat in more ways than one. The World Cup and a cautious economic backdrop left buyers distracted, forcing asking prices to fall by the sharpest June margin in fourteen years. Yet the market continues to tick over — agreed sales may be down, but they
UK Property News Recap – 12.06.2026
This week, the government's housing ambitions collided headfirst with economic reality. Plans to accelerate housebuilding were threatened by potential steel tariffs, social housing waiting lists stretched further into the distance, and concerns mounted over the growing number of London flat owners forced to sell at a loss. Meanwhile, ministers nudged
UK Property News Recap – 04.06.2026
Many consultations went on their merry way this week and all centred around how to obtain more tax. Be it landlords or foreigners, HMRC is coming for you. UK construction continued its descent back to brick in the absence of any solid economic foundations and house prices slumped as Trump
UK Property News Recap – 29.05.2026
This half term, first-time buyers refused to sit on the sidelines, chasing homeownership despite higher borrowing costs and a market still rattled by global uncertainty. Interest rates paused for breath as gilt yields eased, but confidence remains fragile, with foreign investors retreating from UK commercial property and developers once again
UK Property News Recap – 22.05.2026
This week house prices slid as rents edged up. Professional landlords “insured” future revenue while part-timers continue to leave it to the professionals. The potential of Andy Burnham increasing spending stoked bets on future rises in inflation, spooking the market, which left many fearing mortgage renewals and affordability challenges moving