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.
UK Property News Recap – 27.02.2026
This week many are seeing early signs of a market about to bloom. With interest rates on the slide, and a base rate cut on the horizon, many buyers and sellers are hoping to watch the sun set on 2026 from their new home. Likewise, developers are hopeful that further
UK Property News Recap – 20.02.2026
This week house prices were estimated to be on the rise. This was driven by northern regions which currently remain affordable unlike the nether regions of the UK where stock levels have risen, increasing competition and in turn restricting growth. Construction licked its 2025 wounds but looks set to pick
UK Property News Recap – 13.02.2026
Lenders tried to drum up business this week, dropping their rate offerings, hoping their flash sale will attract more buyers. Developers will be hoping this works as drab trading results have led to a reluctance to get “started", especially where flats were once planned. Meanwhile, prime London rental tenant demand
UK Property News Recap – 06.02.2026
Affordability improvements are beginning to support modest house price growth across parts of the UK, particularly in northern regions, as first-time buyers press ahead amid easing rates and rising wages. However, confidence remains fragile; London continues to struggle with affordability, new-build activity is subdued, mortgage rates remain volatile, and long-running
UK Property News Recap – 31.01.2026
This week prime minister Keir Starmer broke ‘ground’, wielding his spade of power with the aim of aerating leasehold so commonhold would take seed. This will transform homeownership for many flat owners, who have seen costs spiral over the years while being powerless to call freeholders to account. This step
UK Property News Recap – 23.01.2026
Rents took a back seat this week, sellers stepped on the ignition but first time buyers took the wheel. London stalled while the country coasted, meanwhile Angela Rayner tried to divert traffic towards ground rents while Ed Miliband turned the lights green on energy efficeincy upgrades back at home. Welcome