Berkeley Group, a leading UK housebuilder, saw shares plunge 18% after announcing a pause on land acquisitions, signaling a strategic shift driven by economic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions. The FTSE 100-listed firm cited higher tax burdens, regulatory challenges, and volatile property prices as key factors in halting its land-buying strategy. This move follows a broader decline of 27% in its stock value this year, mirroring struggles across rival firms like Barratt Redrow and Taylor Wimpey, which have also reported sharp share drops.