Autumn Budget & Beyond: Market outlook & regulation update
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With 1 in 4 consumers telling us the Budget could change their plans to move in some way, how could the recent announcements impact the property market?
Rightmove’s Jamie McLean joined us alongside legal expert David Smith for an in-depth look at the Autumn Budget, market outlook and regulatory changes affecting English agents.
Using Rightmove’s latest data, insights and new consumer research, Jamie explored:
- 🏠 How the announcements may impact demand
- 📈 Mortgage rates, pricing and property supply
- 🔮 What to expect from the market in 2027
David then unpacked the latest legislation and regulatory developments you need on your radar, including:
- 🎓 Mandatory agent qualifications and the Code of Practice
- 📜 Key freehold and leasehold developments
- 💰 Potential changes around interest earned on tenancy deposits
Guest Speakers:
David Smith is one of the UK’s leading property lawyers, with extensive expertise in the legal and regulatory issues affecting estate and letting agents. With experience from the Supreme Court to advising government and industry bodies, he provides practical insight to help agencies stay ahead of legislative change.
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Source: Rightmove Living Room research data from an October 2026 survey to 913 UK consumers, Q: Thinking about your current housing plans, could measures announced in the Autumn Budget lead you to…? Move sooner than currently planned, Move later than currently planned, Change your plans in another way, Make no change to your plans, I do not currently have plans to move, Not sure