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  1. Crest Nicholson, Bellway, Berkeley Group Holdings, and Taylor Wimpey operate in the market affected by the scheme.

Housebuilder Shares Slump Following Autumn Budget Details

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What happened

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Shares in British housebuilders dropped following the Autumn Budget delivered by John Healey on October 28, 2026. The homebuilders sector index fell more than 6%, with Taylor Wimpey shares tumbling over 7% and Bellway and Crest Nicholson suffering heavy losses, wiping over £1bn off the value of leading firms. The government confirmed the Your First Home scheme will launch next spring, later than hoped, with equity loans expected in April 2027.

From propertyweek.com

Why it matters

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The residential sector was described as disappointed by the lack of meaningful policy changes. The budget also confirmed new fees for developers, starting at 1% for the first 100 homes sold and rising to 4% for homes over 250. These details led to viability concerns being raised across the housebuilding market.

Crest Nicholson, Bellway, and Taylor Wimpey operate within the market structure affected by the government's property schemes.

From propertyweek.com

Who's involved

  • Taylor WimpeyBritish housebuilding company whose shares tumbled over 7% following the budget
  • Crest NicholsonHousebuilder whose shares slumped following the budget details
  • BellwayBritish property development company that actively lobbies the government for policy changes
  • governmentThe governing body that delivered the Autumn Budget and the Your First Home scheme
  • John HealeyBritish politician who delivered the Autumn Budget

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Taylor WimpeySpeculative

    Taylor Wimpey might face reduced revenue due to the market price shock caused by the underwhelming Your First Home scheme

  • Crest NicholsonSpeculative

    Crest Nicholson could face reduced sales demand due to viability concerns raised over the new policy details

  • BellwaySpeculative

    Bellway may face increased operating costs due to the new developer fee structure confirmed by the government

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Crest Nicholson, Bellway, Berkeley Group Holdings, and Taylor Wimpey operate in the market affected by the scheme. All 1 developments

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