UK real estate stocks rise as reports suggest the Labour government is brewing a new round of housing assistance plans

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2026.02.11 14:24

According to the Daily Telegraph, in response to the sluggish demand for new homes, the Labour government is considering launching a new version of the previously halted "Help to Buy" scheme, aimed at providing support for first-time homebuyers. Boosted by the news, UK real estate stocks continued to rise, with several developers' stock prices responding positively. Crest Nicholson led the gains with an increase of 8.2%; Vistry rose by 5.2%, Persimmon by 2.8%, Taylor Wimpey by 2.7%, Bellway by 1.8%, and Berkeley Group by 0.6%. However, Barratt Redrow saw its stock price decline by 3.6% due to increased profit pressure indicated in its half-year report