What’s going to happen to the UK housing market in 2026?
Hamptons dust off their property market crystal ball for 2026
Author: Marc da Silva
Yopa posts strong financial results, operating losses drop sharply
Ancillary services contributed significantly to growth
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Zoopla reveals key consumer trends and buyer behaviour over the past 12 months
Court delays costing landlords thousands of pounds in lost rent
New data highlights significant inconsistency in court delays across the country placing huge pressure on landlords
The FIA launches new gold membership status for members
New tier gives agent members the option to include their Gold status in marketing activity
Budget certainty spurs short-term boost in prime London property market
Sales volumes have already responded to the newfound clarity
Tenants face rising costs as Budget hits landlords
Budget brings clarity for landlords but pressure on rents grows
Most ‘grey belt’ homes planned on unspoilt countryside, new research shows
Nine in ten ‘grey belt’ homes approved since 2024 will be built on unspoilt Green Belt land, including prime farmland
Government policy takes a hit as housebuilding slows
The latest data reveals a significant drop in the number of homes being built