July 31, 2026

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Burnham’s First Fortnight: Reading Between the Lines for the Property Market

What does Andy Burnham's first fortnight as Prime Minister mean for the housing market? Tom Bill is joined by financial analyst Michael Brown. They discuss the latest developments in the Middle East and the implications for oil prices, inflation and mortgage rates, before examining the Bank of England's next move.

The conversation also explores Burnham's early policy announcements, the fiscal challenges facing Chancellor John Healey, growing Budget speculation and what recent property tax discussions reveal about the risks of policy uncertainty for the UK housing market.

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Produced by Ollie Peart at ⁠⁠⁠Rethink Audio⁠⁠⁠.

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