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EconomyUK homebuilders slump as budget’s first-time buyer scheme disappoints

Shares in British homebuilders fell sharply on Wednesday after Finance Minister John Healey’s long-awaited plan for first-time buyers disappointed investors with limited funding, a later-than-expected launch and higher fees than developers had anticipated.

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RReuters★★☆☆☆2026-10-28 17:05Original

UK homebuilders slump as budget’s first-time buyer scheme disappoints
UK homebuilders slump as budget’s first-time buyer scheme disappointsEconomy