UK housebuilder Taylor Wimpey warns of ‘muted’ demand

Company expects even lower margins in 2026 as it echoes cautious outlook from estate agents Foxtons and Savills Business live – latest updates The UK housebuilder Taylor Wimpey has warned of “muted” demand despite improving affordability, particularly among first-time buyers, echoing a cautious outlook from estate agents Foxtons and Savills. Jennie Daly, the chief executive of Taylor Wimpey, said the government’s recent planning changes had resulted in “increased momentum in our recent planning permissions”. Continue reading...