All Finance Analysis articles | Property Week https://www.propertyweek.com/subject/finance-features News, analysis, insight and events for UK property professionals Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:07:39 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 https://wp-eris.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/favicon-70x70-1.png All Finance Analysis articles | Property Week https://www.propertyweek.com/subject/finance-features 32 32 https://www.propertyweek.com/wp-content/themes/mbm-mops-2017/images/logo.gif Property Week https://www.propertyweek.com/subject/finance-features 125 75 News, analysis, insight and events for UK property professionals War in the Middle East spells more trouble on the home front https://www.propertyweek.com/finance/war-in-the-middle-east-spells-more-trouble-on-the-home-front Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:07:39 +0000 https://www.propertyweek.com/?p=658121 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.

The post War in the Middle East spells more trouble on the home front appeared first on Property Week.

]]> Why bridging the funding gap is key to unlocking SME housebuilding https://www.propertyweek.com/analysis/why-bridging-the-funding-gap-is-key-to-unlocking-sme-housebuilding Wed, 18 Mar 2026 11:44:51 +0000 https://www.propertyweek.com/?p=657435 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.

The post Why bridging the funding gap is key to unlocking SME housebuilding appeared first on Property Week.

]]> Gagné is a tough act to follow as Wilkinson aims to grow Hammerson https://www.propertyweek.com/analysis/gagne-is-a-tough-act-to-follow-as-wilkinson-aims-to-grow-hammerson Tue, 10 Mar 2026 12:58:39 +0000 https://www.propertyweek.com/?p=656718 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 post Gagné is a tough act to follow as Wilkinson aims to grow Hammerson appeared first on Property Week.

]]> The student market faces a degree of doubt from investor sceptics https://www.propertyweek.com/analysis/the-student-market-faces-a-degree-of-doubt-from-investor-sceptics Wed, 04 Mar 2026 16:40:30 +0000 https://www.propertyweek.com/?p=656398 With high costs deterring some would-be students and universities facing financial difficulties, some investors believe the PBSA market may have peaked.

The post The student market faces a degree of doubt from investor sceptics appeared first on Property Week.

]]> Debate heats up over the REIT route for pension fund investment https://www.propertyweek.com/finance/debate-heats-up-over-the-reit-route-for-pension-fund-investment Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:06:04 +0000 https://www.propertyweek.com/?p=655658 Suggested amendments to the Pension Schemes Bill have highlighted disagreement over whether pension funds should be allowed to invest in REITs.

The post Debate heats up over the REIT route for pension fund investment appeared first on Property Week.

]]> Housebuilders feel a winter thaw following autumn share price freeze https://www.propertyweek.com/analysis/housebuilders-feel-a-winter-thaw-following-autumn-share-price-freeze Tue, 03 Feb 2026 17:26:13 +0000 https://www.propertyweek.com/?p=653824 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.

The post Housebuilders feel a winter thaw following autumn share price freeze appeared first on Property Week.

]]> An improved market outlook points to a year of recovery and revival https://www.propertyweek.com/finance/an-improved-market-outlook-points-to-a-year-of-recovery-and-revival Wed, 21 Jan 2026 14:54:38 +0000 https://www.propertyweek.com/?p=652816 After a year of stabilisation, conditions are ripe for renewed activity in 2026.

The post An improved market outlook points to a year of recovery and revival appeared first on Property Week.

]]> The warning signs were clear in the rise and fall of Home REIT https://www.propertyweek.com/finance/the-warning-signs-were-clear-in-the-rise-and-fall-of-home-reit Wed, 17 Dec 2025 13:14:49 +0000 https://www.propertyweek.com/?p=650868 The landlord’s woes show the dangers of over-expansion in the social housing sector.

The post The warning signs were clear in the rise and fall of Home REIT appeared first on Property Week.

]]> Transparency push actively deterring foreign investment https://www.propertyweek.com/analysis/transparency-push-actively-deterring-foreign-investment https://www.propertyweek.com/analysis/transparency-push-actively-deterring-foreign-investment#comments Wed, 10 Dec 2025 17:17:28 +0000 https://www.propertyweek.com/?p=650204 The number of properties in England and Wales purchased by overseas-based companies has fallen to a 10-year low.

The post Transparency push actively deterring foreign investment appeared first on Property Week.

]]> https://www.propertyweek.com/analysis/transparency-push-actively-deterring-foreign-investment/feed 2 Budget leaves property shaken but investors remain unstirred https://www.propertyweek.com/analysis/budget-leaves-property-shaken-but-investors-remain-unstirred Wed, 03 Dec 2025 13:03:18 +0000 https://www.propertyweek.com/?p=649454 Despite tax rises, more certainty for investors and markets could bring recovery.

The post Budget leaves property shaken but investors remain unstirred appeared first on Property Week.

]]> Q3 stocks suffer amid bond market nervousness ahead of the Budget https://www.propertyweek.com/analysis/q3-stocks-suffer-amid-bond-market-nervousness-ahead-of-the-budget Wed, 05 Nov 2025 12:52:41 +0000 https://www.propertyweek.com/?p=646741 Property stocks were down across the board in Q3, with housebuilders particularly suffering from uncertainty in the weeks preceding Rachel Reeves’ upcoming and delayed Budget.

The post Q3 stocks suffer amid bond market nervousness ahead of the Budget appeared first on Property Week.

]]> Will the latest wave of first-time buyer schemes revive the market? https://www.propertyweek.com/analysis/will-the-latest-wave-of-first-time-buyer-schemes-revive-the-market Wed, 22 Oct 2025 08:50:45 +0000 https://www.propertyweek.com/?p=645513 Housebuilders are filling the gap left by Help to Buy with schemes to help with deposits.

The post Will the latest wave of first-time buyer schemes revive the market? appeared first on Property Week.

]]> Investors dip into the growing pool of Islamic finance opportunities https://www.propertyweek.com/analysis/investors-dip-into-the-growing-pool-of-islamic-finance-opportunities Wed, 08 Oct 2025 09:39:04 +0000 https://www.propertyweek.com/?p=644425 More investors are using sharia products, but deal structuring can be complex.

The post Investors dip into the growing pool of Islamic finance opportunities appeared first on Property Week.

]]> Will cooling residential rents put landlords in hot water? https://www.propertyweek.com/analysis/will-cooling-residential-rents-put-landlords-in-hot-water Wed, 17 Sep 2025 13:04:32 +0000 https://www.propertyweek.com/?p=642925 Slower rental growth on top of new regulation may lead more landlords to sell up.

The post Will cooling residential rents put landlords in hot water? appeared first on Property Week.

]]> All the REIT moves: why property firms are being drawn to the regime https://www.propertyweek.com/finance/all-the-reit-moves-why-property-firms-are-being-drawn-to-the-regime Wed, 27 Aug 2025 10:28:47 +0000 https://www.propertyweek.com/?p=641283 As Grainger finalises its transition to become a REIT, experts tell David Parsley about the pros and cons of the structure.

The post All the REIT moves: why property firms are being drawn to the regime appeared first on Property Week.

]]> Report highlights profit and resilience impact of ESG on real estate firms https://www.propertyweek.com/analysis/report-highlights-profit-and-resilience-impact-of-esg-on-real-estate-firms Wed, 13 Aug 2025 14:31:51 +0000 https://www.propertyweek.com/?p=640645 Property firms with strong ESG credentials are outperforming their peers, attracting capital and securing long-term value. David Parsley reports

The post Report highlights profit and resilience impact of ESG on real estate firms appeared first on Property Week.

]]> Property stocks weather tariffs turmoil with 12% Q2 spike https://www.propertyweek.com/analysis/property-stocks-weather-tariffs-turmoil-with-12-q2-spike Wed, 30 Jul 2025 15:17:03 +0000 https://www.propertyweek.com/?p=639654 UK property stocks stayed resilient in Q2 with housebuilders seen as a safe haven from tariffs, but a more cautious second-half outlook has cancelled out the gains.

The post Property stocks weather tariffs turmoil with 12% Q2 spike appeared first on Property Week.

]]> European real estate debt holds its appeal amid uncertainty in markets https://www.propertyweek.com/analysis/european-real-estate-debt-holds-its-appeal-amid-uncertainty-in-markets Wed, 25 Jun 2025 15:02:08 +0000 https://www.propertyweek.com/?p=636373 Uncertainty in global equity markets sparked by US trade tariffs is making European real estate debt look like a safe haven for investors, experts tells Property Week's Madeleine Knight.

The post European real estate debt holds its appeal amid uncertainty in markets appeared first on Property Week.

]]> Assura weighing up rival PHP and Sana Bidco treatments https://www.propertyweek.com/analysis/assura-weighing-up-rival-php-and-sana-bidco-treatments Wed, 18 Jun 2025 14:48:51 +0000 https://www.propertyweek.com/?p=635695 Two bids for UK healthcare landlord have different appeals for shareholders.

The post Assura weighing up rival PHP and Sana Bidco treatments appeared first on Property Week.

]]> REITs emerge as a relative bright spot in the gloom of market volatility https://www.propertyweek.com/analysis/reits-emerge-as-a-relative-bright-spot-in-the-gloom-of-market-volatility Wed, 04 Jun 2025 11:36:35 +0000 https://www.propertyweek.com/?p=634168 Listed property vehicles have proved resilient to the turbulence caused by US tariffs, with investors finding a safe haven in their long-term income stability.

The post REITs emerge as a relative bright spot in the gloom of market volatility appeared first on Property Week.

]]> The ‘big five’ housebuilders are continuing to thrive https://www.propertyweek.com/analysis/the-big-five-housebuilders-are-continuing-to-thrive Wed, 21 May 2025 14:40:02 +0000 https://www.propertyweek.com/?p=632927 Latest round of housebuilder trading updates reflects a positive mood for the sector.

The post The ‘big five’ housebuilders are continuing to thrive appeared first on Property Week.

]]> Q1 takeover targets are outperformers in share price quarterly table https://www.propertyweek.com/finance/q1-takeover-targets-are-outperformers-in-share-price-quarterly-table Wed, 07 May 2025 23:00:50 +0000 https://www.propertyweek.com/?p=631557 Assura and Urban Logistics REIT recorded 21% and 27% gains respectively in the first quarter of the year, while housebuilders lost ground.

The post Q1 takeover targets are outperformers in share price quarterly table appeared first on Property Week.

]]> Q&A: ‘We’re in for another rough day’, warns Jackie Bowie on Trump tariffs https://www.propertyweek.com/finance/qa-were-in-for-another-rough-day-warns-jackie-bowie-on-trump-tariffs Wed, 09 Apr 2025 11:36:03 +0000 https://www.propertyweek.com/?p=629235 Bowie discusses the impacts of Trump’s tariffs on the property sector.

The post Q&A: ‘We’re in for another rough day’, warns Jackie Bowie on Trump tariffs appeared first on Property Week.

]]> Trump’s tariffs: how trade war might impact UK property https://www.propertyweek.com/analysis/trumps-tariffs-how-trade-war-might-impact-uk-property Tue, 08 Apr 2025 23:00:42 +0000 https://www.propertyweek.com/?p=629280 Property stocks have taken a hit, but some sectors may prove resilient. Madeleine Knight & Tim Clark report

The post Trump’s tariffs: how trade war might impact UK property appeared first on Property Week.

]]> Merger and takeover activity accelerates among UK REITs https://www.propertyweek.com/finance/merger-and-takeover-activity-accelerates-among-uk-reits Wed, 19 Mar 2025 00:00:42 +0000 https://www.propertyweek.com/?p=627117 The race for REITs ramps up as private equity groups continue to target the sector.

The post Merger and takeover activity accelerates among UK REITs appeared first on Property Week.

]]>