Property & Construction Newsletter – Summer 2026

Welcome to this summer edition of our Property and Construction newsletter. The sector continues to operate in a challenging environment, with businesses managing ongoing pressure on margins, cashflow and funding, alongside continued tax and regulatory change. Staying informed and taking a joined-up view of financial, operational and strategic issues remains critical for business owners and decision-makers. This edition includes articles on:

• UK construction update -Q1 2026
• Why building a property empire also builds an Inheritance Tax problem?
• Is your construction business ready for its first audit?
• What have Ronseal and Heinz got to do with property finance?
• Case Study: Building a stronger foundation for subcontractor growth
• Construction retentions come under the spotlight

Property & Construction Newsletter – Summer 26 As always, we hope you find this edition informative and thought-provoking. If there’s a topic you’d like us to cover in future issues, or if you’d like to discuss any of the points raised, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with me or your usual Scrutton Bland contact.