New-build momentum takes a 4.7% dip
By Kerfuffle Editorial ·
Private housebuilding fell by 4.7% in the third quarter of 2026, while overall construction output across Great Britain slipped by 0.7%.
New-build activity has hit a bit of a pothole: private housing construction fell by 4.7% between July and September 2026. Overall construction output across Great Britain was down 0.7% compared with the previous three months, according to the ONS.
That’s a useful market signal, though not a forecast for prices or sales. And unlike a rainy viewing, it won’t be fixed by bringing a bigger umbrella.
So what for your branch? Keep an eye on the new-build pipeline and instructions, alongside the usual chasing of solicitors.
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