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ONS figures show flat GDP in January, with housebuilding still contracting and funding conditions under strain
Despite weaker headline figures, the UK housing market is still fiercely competitive and fast-moving
Slower growth mask a rental market still under severe strain
Activity falls amid project delays linked to Budget uncertainty
Non-bank lender to offer bridging and development finance across the British mid-market
Smaller landlords are feeling the heat, while professional operators are doubling down on strategy and portfolio quality
Lenders back planning reform, but warn brokers not to expect default funding
Rents continue to climb as landlords face tax and regulatory challenges
A broken planning system risks another year of missed housing targets
The Budget may have lifted the mood – but housebuilding rebound is not assured