Residential Property Review August 2026
Residential market update – Construction sector struggle, Right to Buy reforms ahead, sales activity lags in Devon and Cornwall
Key takeaways
- Construction sector – Glenigan index figures indicate that the construction sector is stuck in neutral
- Property sales – The number of council homes sold under the Right to Buy scheme increased by 90% in 2025
- Regional outlook – Sales activity in Devon and Cornwall has not picked up despite holiday let reforms

