Real Estate
REITs, property developers, and real estate sector developments. Commercial and residential property markets.
Shetland Islands Council backs £1.5bn subsea tunnel plan
Shetland Islands Council voted on 30 June to advance a four-tunnel programme costing an estimated £1.5bn, approving up to £200,000 to explore financing for priority links to Yell and Unst.
UK house prices unchanged at £277,484 in June; housebuilder shares fell
UK average house prices held at £277,484 in June 2026 for a second consecutive month, with Nationwide recording a £540 monthly dip and 2.2% annual growth; housebuilder shares declined following the data release, and Barclays, Lloyds, HSBC, and NatWest were noted for their mortgage lending exposure.
UK commits £1.3bn to Universal theme park in Bedfordshire
The UK government will provide £1.3bn in infrastructure support for Comcast NBCUniversal's Universal United Kingdom Resort, a 500-acre park in Bedfordshire targeting a 2031 opening.