An estimated 23.5% of new-build homes currently listed for sale in England have come to market in the past 30 days, according to research by UK Property Development (UKPD).

The South East recorded the highest proportion of current new-build listings added in the past month, at 26%, followed by the East of England at 25.7% and the South West at 24.6%. London had the lowest proportion, at 20.1%.

The South East also accounted for the largest share of new-build homes newly listed across England, representing 19% of recent additions. The East of England contributed 15.8%, followed by London at 15.3%.

UKPD, a privately owned residential property developer based in Hertfordshire, released the figures ahead of the Autumn Budget and the expected announcement of the Government’s Your First Home scheme, which is designed to help first-time buyers (FTBs) purchase new-build properties. UKPD argued that the regional differences in housing supply showed the importance of ensuring financial support was matched by available homes in the locations buyers wanted to live.

Andy Morrison, director of UK Property Development, said: “Any new initiative designed to help first-time buyers purchase a new-build home needs to be considered alongside the availability of properties on the ground. Financial support can be an important part of helping people onto the property ladder, but buyers also need homes that are available in the locations where they want to live.

“As the Government sets out its plans in the Autumn Budget, understanding the supply side of the housing market will be just as important as understanding the support available to buyers. The success of any scheme will ultimately depend on how well it connects prospective homeowners with the homes available to them.”

The research analysed new-build listings across England using Zoopla data from 22 October 2026

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