Builders

New build

New-build demand remains subdued as fewer than 1 in 5 homes find buyers in Q1 2026

The latest New-Build Stock and Demand Index from Property Inspect has found that demand for new-build homes remained subdued in the first quarter of 2026, with fewer than one in five new properties securing a buyer. New-build stock levels also took a slight dip to account for just 6.3% of the market.

Property Inspect analysed current market listings across 20 major British cities to...

Apprentice Builders

Development sector optimistic yet constrained by market pressures and talent gaps

New research reveals that the UK development industry is entering 2026 with cautious optimism but is still held back by deep-rooted staffing challenges that are slowing delivery and squeezing project viability. The Development Index – produced by real estate and construction hiring specialist, Cobalt Recruitment – captures the current challenges, along with the opportunities and pressures...