Ian Barnett, group land and development director at LRG, examines the balance between policy opportunities, development challenges, and land valuation, arguing that proactive...
London saw 45,000 more search enquiries for houses to rent among British tenants, a 13% increase, but international demand dropped 21% with 50,400 fewer searches.
50% of UK movers say budget outcomes have no impact on their moving or investment plans, with 6% actually accelerating plans in the 10 days following the announcement.
Rental demand has dropped by 20% over the last year, reaching the lowest level for six years as net migration fell by 78% between June 2023 and June 2025.
Landlords and property investors are the most directly affected by the Autumn Budget, with slightly higher tax on rental income and frozen tax thresholds.