Berkeley Group, a London-focused British homebuilder, called on the UK government on 11 September 2026 to cut property taxes ahead of October's Budget. The company proposed a 1% stamp duty cap for first-time buyers and downsizers, and removal of a 5% surcharge on property investors. The group cited weak housing demand as cautious buyers delay purchases amid affordability constraints and broader market challenges.
3 of 4 articles were readable. Headline only, no body text retrieved, for: reuters.com. Nothing below is drawn from those outlets beyond their headline.
Who reported it
- reuters.comWIRE
- businesstimes.com.sgUNCLASSIFIED
- rte.iePUBLIC
- theintermediary.co.ukUNCLASSIFIED
References
- reuters.comUK homebuilder Berkeley urges property tax cuts as buyers stay cautiousScreenshot as publishedOriginalcaptured 2026-09-11T11:31:37
- businesstimes.com.sgUK homebuilder Berkeley urges property tax cuts as buyers stay cautiousScreenshot as publishedOriginalcaptured 2026-09-11T11:31:37
- rte.ieUK homebuilder Berkeley urges property tax cuts as buyers stay cautiousScreenshot as publishedOriginalcaptured 2026-09-11T11:31:37
- theintermediary.co.ukBerkeley Group calls for property tax cuts as buyers remain cautious ahead of BudgetScreenshot as publishedOriginalcaptured 2026-09-11T11:31:37
Carried by multiple outlets
- Berkeley Group called for property tax cuts including a 1% stamp duty cap for first-time buyers and downsizersreuters.com, businesstimes.com.sg, rte.ie, theintermediary.co.uk
- Berkeley Group called for removal of a 5% surcharge on property investorsreuters.com, businesstimes.com.sg, rte.ie, theintermediary.co.uk
- The call came on 11 September 2026, ahead of October's Budgetbusinesstimes.com.sg, rte.ie
- Berkeley Group said housing demand remained subdued due to cautious buyersbusinesstimes.com.sg, rte.ie, theintermediary.co.uk
- Rival housebuilders Bellway and Barratt Redrow also called for lower stamp duty and government support for first-time buyersbusinesstimes.com.sg, rte.ie
- Prime Minister Andy Burnham denied plans to reduce or scrap stamp duty in next month's Budgetbusinesstimes.com.sg, rte.ie
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Reported by one outlet only
- The proposed stamp duty cap would help first-time buyers get on the property ladder, free up more family homes, and increase the supply of rental propertiesonly businesstimes.com.sg



