Welcome to this week’s edition of Property News Weekly, where we bring you the latest updates transforming the UK property market.
This week, the UK housing market continues its robust rebound, with exciting forecasts for a construction surge across key sectors. Meanwhile, the Labour government’s upcoming budget promises big changes for housing and infrastructure, though some concerns remain. Dive in to discover how these developments could shape the investment landscape.
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Property News this Week:
UK Property Market Resilience Amid Budget Uncertainty
The UK housing market continues to defy expectations, with prices rising in many areas. Demand remains robust, supported by limited housing supply and increased rental yields. However, upcoming government budget policies might introduce challenges, especially for first-time buyers and those reliant on tax incentives. Investors should monitor potential changes to stamp duty and other fiscal measures that could impact affordability.
The UK housing market continues to defy expectations, with prices rising in many areas. Demand remains robust, supported by limited housing supply and increased rental yields. However, upcoming government budget policies might introduce challenges, especially for first-time buyers and those reliant on tax incentives. Investors should monitor potential changes to stamp duty and other fiscal measures that could impact affordability.
UK Construction Boom Predicted Across Sectors
The Glenigan Construction Index highlights a sharp increase in planned construction projects, with public-sector initiatives leading the charge. In education and healthcare, project starts are expected to rise by 17% and 22%, respectively, in 2024. Residential developments also show strong momentum, with infrastructure projects predicted to grow by 14%. This surge signals extensive opportunities for investors seeking diverse portfolios in housing, commercial spaces, and beyond.
The Glenigan Construction Index highlights a sharp increase in planned construction projects, with public-sector initiatives leading the charge. In education and healthcare, project starts are expected to rise by 17% and 22%, respectively, in 2024. Residential developments also show strong momentum, with infrastructure projects predicted to grow by 14%. This surge signals extensive opportunities for investors seeking diverse portfolios in housing, commercial spaces, and beyond.
Labour’s Budget Plans Focus on Housing Supply
Labour’s proposed Autumn Budget places housing at its core, emphasising the delivery of affordable homes and reforming planning systems to fast-track development. The budget highlights include £1.5 billion allocated for infrastructure to unlock housing and an increase in housing association funding. This policy shift aims to address the UK’s chronic housing shortage and support growth in emerging markets.
Labour’s proposed Autumn Budget places housing at its core, emphasising the delivery of affordable homes and reforming planning systems to fast-track development. The budget highlights include £1.5 billion allocated for infrastructure to unlock housing and an increase in housing association funding. This policy shift aims to address the UK’s chronic housing shortage and support growth in emerging markets.
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