Daniel Austin comments on 2026 Autumn Budget

This Budget was met with a relatively measured response from financial markets, but the underlying challenges facing the property sector remain. Dan highlights, there is capital available to invest, but elevated financing costs and pressure on property valuations continue to make transactions difficult to progress.

The Your First Home scheme could provide support for some first-time buyers. However, its restriction to new-build properties and regional price caps will limit its reach, particularly in London, where affordability remains a significant challenge.

Meeting the Government’s housebuilding ambitions requires more than supporting buyers. It also means creating the conditions for developers to build, lenders to lend and investors to commit capital.

Greater stability and confidence across the property market will be essential to unlocking investment and supporting housing delivery.