On 4 December 2025, the British Business Bank announced a landmark transaction under the ENABLE Build programme, agreeing to provide up to £350 million in support to Close Brothers Property Finance. That injection of funds is expected to unlock more than £700 million in development finance over the lifetime of the deal; accelerating new home construction across the UK.
For homeowners, prospective buyers, and the people behind the scenes; including removal services, relocation firms, and logistics providers; this move signals a wave of opportunity across the UK housing market.
In this blog, we’ll explore what the news means for housebuilding, communities, and why, if you run (or plan to use) removal-van services in the UK, the timing could be perfect.
Why the ENABLE Build deal matters
- Backing UK SME housebuilders. ENABLE Build is specifically designed to help smaller and medium-sized housebuilders access the finance they need; finance that often gets harder to secure in challenging economic conditions. Through this deal, Close Brothers Property Finance gains significant additional lending capacity, enabling many more housing developments to go ahead.
- Boost to housing supply. With more funds available, hundreds; perhaps thousands of new homes will be developed. That helps meet the ongoing demand for housing in towns and cities across the UK, easing pressure on availability and waiting times for buyers or renters.
- Economic growth and community benefit. More construction projects mean more jobs; in building, in planning, in supporting services, and beyond. It also helps regenerate communities, create neighbourhoods, and support ancillary sectors like logistics, removals, and home services.
As the government, via the British Business Bank, continues to back schemes like ENABLE Build, the entire housing ecosystem stands to benefit; from developers and contractors, to buyers, tenants and service providers.
What this means for home-move and removal services
While the announcement primarily addresses support for developers, its influence naturally extends into areas that help future homeowners and tenants prepare for life in newly constructed homes
- More home construction results in more moves. With hundreds of new properties being completed and filled, demand for moving services will increase for first-time buyers, rental tenants and families relocating.
- Rising need for reliable services: People moving into newly built properties will look for reliable support to help them settle into their new homes in London and across the UK.
- Opportunity for service providers: For companies like ours (or for those who hire such services), this is a growth window. Increased volume of moves means more bookings, more jobs, and more chances to deliver value in a housing-market upswing.
Put simply, investment in housebuilding extends far beyond the physical structures; it opens the door to new homes, new journeys and new possibilities for those guiding people into their next stage of living.
How ENABLE Build works, and why it’s effective
The ENABLE Build programme was established to unlock bank capital or to provide more efficient, non-bank funding; thereby encouraging lenders to support smaller housebuilders operating in the UK.
The benefits are manifold:
- Lower borrowing costs or better terms for builders, making smaller projects more viable.
- Access to funding for developers who might otherwise be declined, especially SMEs with limited track record or cash flow.
- More homes built sooner, to help meet the UK’s long-standing demand for housing; a key priority for government and communities alike.
By supporting the flow of capital, ENABLE Build acts as a catalyst for construction, delivery, and ultimately occupancy; powering a wider chain of demand including removals, logistics, and home services.
Why this matters now: timing & context
- The UK housing market is persistently under pressure. Demand for new homes remains high while supply has struggled to catch up. The ENABLE Build deal helps plug part of that gap.
- Smaller housebuilders are often more agile, quicker to respond to demand, and willing to take on smaller or niche projects, but they often struggle to secure financing at scale. With ENABLE Build backing, that barrier comes down.
- As developments ramp up, we can expect to see a rise not just in new builds, but in transactions; sales, rentals, lease-moves, which all generate a chain reaction of relocation activity.
For those who support people during their move, this development serves as a clear indication that increased demand may be on the horizon.
Removal Squad : ready to support your next move
At Removal Squad, we believe a new home deserves a stress-free start. With the housing boom powered by the ENABLE Build initiative, many UK residents will be moving soon, and that’s where we step in.
Whether you’re relocating within London or across the UK, we offer:
- Reliable moving van services
- Efficient house removals & man-and-van options
- Professional packers and movers
- Trusted furniture delivery services
As new homes are built and families settle into their fresh addresses, we’re here to make sure the moving process is smooth, reliable and worry-free.
A Positive Step for Communities and Future Movers
The new £350 million funding arrangement between the British Business Bank and Close Brothers stands as an important step in supporting housing expansion and strengthening communities throughout the UK. As new developments take shape and more people prepare to move into fresh spaces, Removal Squad remains committed to making those transitions smoother and more manageable for anyone starting a new chapter.
Credit: British Business Bank