Woolaway construction is a type of prefabricated house built using precast reinforced concrete panels, constructed in the UK mainly between the 1940s and 1960s as part of post-war housebuilding programmes.
Because Woolaway houses are built from concrete panels rather than traditional brick or block, many mainstream lenders classify them as ‘non-standard construction’ and are cautious about lending against them, particularly where the concrete shows signs of deterioration — a small number of Woolaway properties have needed remedial work or been demolished due to structural concerns over the decades. Some specialist lenders will still consider Woolaway properties, especially where remedial works have been carried out and certified, so it’s worth speaking to a broker with experience of non-standard construction if you’re buying or remortgaging one.