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title: "Rightmove: UK new-build listings hit lowest level since January 2017"
type: "News"
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description: "Rightmove reports UK new-build listings hit their lowest level since January 2017, excluding retirement schemes. This supply trend highlights a widening gap against the government's 1.5 million-home target. Higher borrowing costs, with average two-year fixed mortgage rates at 4.92%, remain a key constraint. While available homes for sale have increased 85% over four years, affordability issues persist. Rightmove urges Autumn Budget action, including stamp duty removal for first-time buyers and increased affordable housing investment."
datetime: "2026-07-10T09:31:39.000Z"
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# Rightmove: UK new-build listings hit lowest level since January 2017

-   Rightmove analysis shows new build developments listed for sale fell to the lowest level since January 2017, excluding retirement schemes. \* Supply trend flags a widening gap versus the government’s 1.5 million-home target for the current parliament. \* Higher borrowing costs remain a key constraint; average two-year fixed mortgage rate is 4.92% versus 3.53% four years ago. \* Available homes for sale are up 85% over four years, but affordability remains misaligned with demand across locations. \* Rightmove urged Autumn Budget action, including stamp duty removal for first-time buyers, more affordable housing investment, targeted demand support. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Rightmove plc published the original content used to generate this news brief on July 10, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2026 - Public Technologies (PUBT) Original Document: here

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