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War in the Middle East spells more trouble on the home front
A fragile recovery reflected in housebuilders’ results just before the outbreak of the Iran conflict is likely to be reversed as interest rates and materials prices rise.
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Finance Analysis
Why bridging the funding gap is key to unlocking SME housebuilding
Sarah Milne, chief executive of Property Box Finance, tells Property Week's Madeleine Knight how flexible capital structures can help support smaller housebuilders to play a vital role in boosting housing supply.
Gagné is a tough act to follow as Wilkinson aims to grow Hammerson
As the retail giant’s portfolio repositioning starts to bear fruit, the new chief executive faces the challenge of taking the company to the next level.
The student market faces a degree of doubt from investor sceptics
With high costs deterring some would-be students and universities facing financial difficulties, some investors believe the PBSA market may have peaked.
Debate heats up over the REIT route for pension fund investment
Suggested amendments to the Pension Schemes Bill have highlighted disagreement over whether pension funds should be allowed to invest in REITs.
Housebuilders feel a winter thaw following autumn share price freeze
The sector’s leading stocks rounded off a tough 2025 with a Q4 rally, but many observers are waiting until the spring sales season before calling a full recovery.
An improved market outlook points to a year of recovery and revival
After a year of stabilisation, conditions are ripe for renewed activity in 2026.
The warning signs were clear in the rise and fall of Home REIT
The landlord’s woes show the dangers of over-expansion in the social housing sector.
Transparency push actively deterring foreign investment
The number of properties in England and Wales purchased by overseas-based companies has fallen to a 10-year low.
Budget leaves property shaken but investors remain unstirred
Despite tax rises, more certainty for investors and markets could bring recovery.