One year of Labour: Investors frustrated at wait for planning reforms
Original Article Summary
After exactly one year of the new Labour government, its biggest failures relating to the property market are ineffective planning reform and a lack of incentives for developers and investors. That is according to a survey from high-net-worth private clients, which carried out in June 2025 by specialist real estate lender and investment platform, ASK […] The post One year of Labour: Investors frustrated at wait for planning reforms appeared first on PropertyWire.
PropMatch Curated Analysis
After one year of Labour government, high-net-worth property investors remain frustrated by lack of meaningful planning reform despite manifesto pledges, though 51% still plan to increase real estate allocations. Investors prioritize planning reform, tax incentives, and international investment attraction to unlock UK property market potential.
Investor Relevance
Planning delays directly impact development costs, project timelines, and investment returns. The article signals ongoing structural challenges that affect acquisition timing, development feasibility, and market supply constraints that drive rental demand and property values.
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