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📈 Why 2026 Is the Year for the Small Property Developer (Especially in the North East)

In this talk, recorded after my presentation at 19 Popadoms, I break down why 2026 could be a golden year for small property developers – particularly those operating in the North East of England.

While much of the UK property market feels squeezed, uncertain, or over-leveraged, the fundamentals for smaller, agile developers are quietly lining up. This video focuses on financial reality, not hype, and looks at where genuine opportunity still exists.

🔑 What we cover in this video:

Why yields still work in the North East
House prices remain low relative to rents, especially compared to the South and major UK cities.

Rent vs income affordability
Rent as a percentage of income in the North East is around 5–7% lower than the UK average, leaving room for sustainable rental growth over the next few years.

Why rents are likely to rise
Strong demand, affordability headroom, and limited new supply are pushing rents upward.

Planning changes & Permitted Development
How evolving planning legislation and PD rights create opportunities for small developers who understand change-of-use, conversions, and planning strategy.

Why housebuilders are slowing down
Rising build costs, finance pressures, and reduced margins mean many volume builders are pulling back – creating less competition and more opportunity for smaller players.

Why small developers have the edge
Speed, flexibility, local knowledge, and creative planning approaches matter more than scale in the next cycle.

This isn’t a “get rich quick” pitch. It’s a grounded look at why patient, well-structured property development in 2026 could outperform, especially outside overheated markets.

If you’re a:

Small property developer

Buy-to-let investor

Architect or planner

Considering commercial-to-residential or conversion projects

…this one’s for you.

👇 Let me know in the comments where you’re investing and what you’re seeing on the ground.
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