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MarketWatch Q3 2026

Brickflow recorded 4,016 loan searches in Q3 2026, down 20% on Q2. The total property value searched fell 25% to £10.36 billion. But the headline slowdown masks differences between asset types, regions and the terms available from individual lenders.

This edition of MarketWatch examines search activity, lender appetite, interest rates and the gap between the highest and lowest net loans offered on the same scenarios.

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What Does the Autumn Budget Mean for the UK Property Market?

After endless build-up and feverish speculation, fuelled by drip-fed leaks, the Chancellor finally delivered her Autumn Budget. With it comes some changes relating to the UK property market.

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How do changing interest rates affect my development finance?

Interest rates have recently increased again and are forecast to rise further.

Rising rates means increased costs for borrowers, but what do rising interest rates mean for development finance and the cost of property loans?

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Have build costs peaked?

Property developers and contractors have been faced with rising build costs for the best part of two years. Find out why they increased, whether or not they’ve peaked and what this means for you.

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What is nutrient neutrality?

Do you know about nutrient neutrality? It’s stalling the building of 120,000 new UK homes. Find out more about this growing issue and how it might affect you.