UK Property News Recap – 27.03.2026
This week the government unveiled seven “new towns” backed by a £16bn National Housing Bank. Given many of these sites are already underway, there were a few raised eyebrows over how “new” they really are. At the same time, rising mortgage rates are squeezing first-time buyers, insurers are bracing for
UK Property News Recap – 20.03.2026
This week the spring in buyers and sellers’ steps turned listless amid rising borrowing costs. New Year's reprieve was short-lived as we u-turned right back up shit creek without a paddle as the Bank of England voted unanimously, a rare occurrence, to hold the base rate cut at 3.75%. Construction,
UK Property News Recap – 13.03. 2026
This week the news was dominated by the speed at which interest rates rose in response to the US-Israel war with Iran, with no real back up plan on how to instigate regime change following the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Iran may not have the firepower but
UK Property News Recap – 06.03.2026
This week many hopes were dashed as yet another crisis unfolded overseas, causing a tidal wave of economic strife across the globe. After a turbulent few years many looking to find, build or sell a home were hoping 2026 would bring some economic stability and with it low interest rates.