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UK economy stalls as housing-led construction output falls again

ONS figures show flat GDP in January, with housebuilding still contracting and funding conditions under strain

Rent and house price inflation ease, but market pressures persist

Despite weaker headline figures, the UK housing market is still fiercely competitive and fast-moving

UK rents cool, but pressure on tenants and landlords remains intense

Slower growth mask a rental market still under severe strain

Construction output sees sharpest quarterly drop since 2023

Activity falls amid project delays linked to Budget uncertainty

Australian lender Pallas Capital expands into UK market

Non-bank lender to offer bridging and development finance across the British mid-market

2026 – The year buy-to-let goes fully professional

Smaller landlords are feeling the heat, while professional operators are doubling down on strategy and portfolio quality

From ‘default yes’ to real delivery: lenders urge realism on planning reforms

Lenders back planning reform, but warn brokers not to expect default funding

House price growth slows again: ONS

Rents continue to climb as landlords face tax and regulatory challenges

Housebuilding malaise deepens as planning strain drags on delivery

A broken planning system risks another year of missed housing targets

Can Labour’s Budget really unlock a new wave of housebuilding?

The Budget may have lifted the mood – but housebuilding rebound is not assured