UK Property trends and insight

An insight into what the new government could mean for landlords, including housebuilding, economic factors, capital gains tax, EPCs and rental reforms.

Property developers have been withholding capital to remain flexible in the face of economic uncertainty, but since the new government the outlook looks positive and developers should have more opportunities to unleash their capital.

Three-quarters of property developers believe the government setting targets for councils would unlock planning issues

Four-in-five property developers find sourcing development finance the most difficult aspect of their business. Find out more about the funding challenges faced by property developers and how a specialist lender can help.

Research from Shawbrook identifies the major challenges faced by property developers, and reveals 99% of developers have made changes to their business strategy in the past year to overcome these.

In our latest research, property developers have called for more support for first time buyers. 

Our latest research shows UK landlords are doubling down on urban flats as prospective buyers revert to city living 

As UK buyers prioritise sustainability and efficiency over style, more and more are looking away from period properties when compared to ten years ago.

Our survey of UK residential landlords shows a positive outlook of the current rental market. Read our full survey results and explore our in-depth analysis. 

2024 promises an exhilarating journey for property investing. Dive into insights on trends, challenges, and the resilience of professional landlords.