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Report Foreword: 2026 — The Inaugural Year of "Value Revaluation" for UK Property Looking back from the vantage point of 2026, the UK real estate market is undergoing its most profound structural transformation since 2008. After enduring the volatile recovery of 2024-2025—triggered by significant fluctuations in the global credit cycle—the market at the beginning of 2026 is demonstrating robust endogenous growth momentum.

Several major developments have shaped the UK landscape this week. The government has scaled back plans for a mandatory Digital ID system, allowing multiple forms of identity verification instead. The property market showed signs of a rebound following the latest Budget, while former Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi’s defection to a right-wing party added new political dynamics. The UK also announced a £1 billion annual emergency support fund, as Prince Harry’s return to London for court proceedings reignited public attention on royal and media relations.

This week, the UK experienced a series of notable developments across social, economic, and policy fronts. Winter storm Goretti disrupted transport, power supplies, and daily life in several regions. A recent public survey revealed a significant gap between public perceptions of immigration trends and official data. At the same time, the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system came into force, marking a new phase in the UK’s digital border management. Rising living costs continue to place financial pressure on households, while newly implemented EU fisheries regulations present additional adjustment challenges for the UK fishing industry.

As the UK enters the new year, major political, economic and social developments are in focus. Prime Minister Keir Starmer outlined key policy priorities for 2026, while illegal migration remained elevated. Financial markets marked a milestone as the FTSE 100 surpassed 10,000 points, amid cold weather bringing widespread snowfall and Cabinet discussions on a potential digital ID scheme for babies.