For Weston Homes, a mid-sized property developer located in London’s commuter belt, Sir Keir Starmer’s recent election victory is anticipated to be a significant advantage. The political shift promises an
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The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has encountered significant obstacles in his ambitious goal of constructing 88000 homes each year. Recent insights from a prominent property analysis firm caution that
Mortgage approvals rose unexpectedly in February, reaching a total of 62600, as reported by the Bank of England. This figure shows an increase from the previously revised number of 60200
Persimmon, one of the UK’s leading housebuilders, reports that British homebuyers are showing resilience despite ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The company anticipates delivering more housing units in 2026
M&G Investments is backing Greencore, one of Britain’s leading green housebuilders, with a significant £65 million investment. This commitment is part of M&G’s strategy to generate both financial returns and
Taylor Wimpey has reported a significant increase in demand for homes so far in 2026, despite concerns surrounding the ongoing conflict in Iran, which could potentially impact sales. The spring
Housebuilding in England has fallen to its lowest level in twelve years, raising significant concerns regarding the Labour Party’s commitment to construct 1.5 million new homes in the coming years.
Recent developments in the UK mortgage market reveal a significant shift as major lenders are beginning to relax their borrowing limitations. Four of the UK’s six largest mortgage lenders are
Vistry Holdings, Britain’s second-largest housebuilder, reported a decrease in home completions while managing to increase its profits. The company completed 15,700 homes last year, reflecting a 9 per cent drop
House price growth across the UK decelerated in October, as buyers adopted a cautious approach ahead of the upcoming budget and potential new property taxes. According to Nationwide, the average
The UK housing market has recorded its first annual drop in average asking prices since January 2024, with new figures from Rightmove revealing a 0.1 per cent year-on-year decline for
Londoners are buying the lowest share of properties outside the capital since 2013, as stalling prices and the return to office working sap enthusiasm for relocating. New research reveals that
Santander has introduced sweeping changes to its mortgage lending policies, making it easier for certain higher-earning couples to borrow substantially more towards their home purchases. The move comes after interventions
The UK construction sector has witnessed its steepest downturn since the early months of the Covid pandemic, casting significant doubt on the government’s pledge to deliver 1.5 million new homes
Sales of high-value country houses in the UK have increased, suggesting a potential recovery in demand as buyers are attracted by falling prices. According to Knight Frank, the number of
Recent turmoil in global financial markets has created expectations that mortgage lenders in the UK will soon cut their fixed mortgage rates. The immediate cause of this shift is the
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