NHBC figures released today (Monday) reveal that 26,231 new homes were registered in Q3 2026, down 13% on Q3 2025 (30,279). With affordability pressures continuing to weigh on demand and supply-side barriers constraining delivery, private sector registrations fell 8% to 18,359, compared to 20,054 a year earlier. Registrations in the rental and affordable sector fell 23% to 7,872 from 10,225 in Q3 2025.