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ONS Reports Marginal Growth in Construction Output for April 2026
UK construction output increased by 0.1% in April 2026, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). This follows a 1.5% rise in March 2026 and a 0.5% increase in February 2026.
The ONS data shows that the growth in April was solely due to a 0.6% increase in repair and maintenance work, while new construction work fell by 0.3%. Over the three months to April 2026, total construction output grew by 1.6%, marking the second consecutive increase in the three-monthly series.
Both new work and repair and maintenance contributed to this three-month growth, rising by 0.3% and 3.4% respectively. At the sector level, six out of nine sectors saw growth in the three months to April 2026. The main positive contributor was non-housing repair and maintenance, which increased by 3.5%.
For letting agents and inventory clerks, the continued rise in repair and maintenance activity may signal ongoing demand for property upkeep and refurbishment services. However, the decline in new work, including a reported fall in total new private housing work, could impact the pipeline of new rental properties coming to market.
Source: Mortgage Strategy