In The Country & Town April 2026

And for renters, this property below at £5,500 p.c.m. is simply stunning.

How Is The Government Progressing On Increased Housing Supply?

The short answer is mixed, with targets still unmet but reforms in train.

Overall supply (England): Net additional dwellings remain below the long‑standing 300,000 per year ambition.

Planning reform (England):The government has moved to re‑tighten housing targets and speed decisions including the hiring of more planners.A New Towns/large sites programme and limited “grey belt” releases are being advanced.These are in implementation/consultation phases, so impact will be lagged. Affordable housing: Delivery remains below need.The Affordable Homes Programme has faced cost pressures and slippage. Bottom line:Although policy direction now strongly pro‑build (targets, brownfield presumption, large sites), tangible uplift in completions is likely to be gradual.

Guide: £5,500 p.c.m.

Editorial

In this issue some of our editorial content includes insights into what might be going on in the mind of a house buyer with a classic car collection, a barbecue recipe with a Caribbean twist, interior design and some thoughts in how to modernise an outdated 1970’s /1980’s bathroom.

Property Selection

In this magazine we are showcasing some fine properties to buy or rent. Buyers can see homes from £350,000 to £2,500,000

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Guide: £350,000

Market Outlook

Overall, expect steady demand on the property sales front and modest rental growth in strong micro-markets, and continued importance of quality and location.

John Holden - Chairman McCarthy Holden

Guide £2,500,000

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