UK Property News Recap – 14.08.2026
Confidence has become the UK property market's most valuable commodity—and right now it's in short supply. Buyers are stalling and rents are rising as house prices fall. They are even under strain in northern areas that have, for the past year, propped up the National Average house price. Flats are
UK Property News Recap – 07.08.2026
This week was the tale of two developers. One, Persimmon, turned a profit while the other, Vestry, made a pre-tax loss of £30 million. Other developers picked up some more work, demanded higher premiums, which in many cases at present will accommodate greater ‘incentives,’ but overall remain far from reaching
UK Property News Recap – 31.07.2026
Rates swelled from the crossfire heat this week, causing house prices to melt as stock levels continued to mount ever higher. The base rate held firm but doubts are escalating over how much more pressure the Bank of England can withstand should the conflict in the East continue. This has
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