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London Commercial Property – Q2 round-up
The London commercial property market in Q2 2026 is defined by a fierce "flight to quality," tightening availability of Grade A space, and high demand from AI and financial sectors. While overall investment volumes remain below historic five-year averages due to macroeconomic factors, yields have stabilized, and prime central rents continue to grow.
London Commercial Property – May round-up
The London commercial property market in May 2026 is defined by a stark polarisation between high-quality, ESG-compliant prime assets and secondary stock, as macro economic headwinds hit investor confidence while occupier demand remains highly resilient.
London Commercial Property – April round-up
As of April 2026, the London commercial property market is defined by a strong "flight to quality," with high demand for top-tier office space, a resurgent retail sector, and a significant, complex shift in business rates.
Here is the round-up of key trends and developments
London Commercial Property – March Round-up
The London commercial property market in March 2026 is characterized by a "flight to quality," with investors and tenants heavily prioritizing premium, high-spec, and ESG-compliant assets
While overall investment volumes remain below long-term averages, a resurgence in demand for Central London offices and a stabilizing industrial sector are defining the current landscape.
London Commercial Property – February Round-up
Your Content Goes Here The London commercial property market in February 2026 is characterised by a "two-speed" recovery. While overall investment volumes started the year slowly, occupier demand for prime, sustainable assets remains exceptionally high due to a severe supply shortage. Office Sector: Prime Scarcity and Pre-letting The [...]
London Commercial Property – January Round-up
January 2026 London commercial property market shows signs of recovery with strong occupier demand for prime, ESG-compliant offices and retail outperforming expectations. While 2025 ended with a "wait-and-see" approach following budget uncertainties, 2026 is expected to see improved investment sentiment driven by anticipated interest rate cuts.
London Remains Europe’s Top Investment Destination
Commercial Real Estate transactions in Q3 have grown 3% to £11.5bn compared to last year, according to MSCI. London was the top European destination for investment at the end of September, despite a 22% fall in investment from the same period last year.
Widespread Inefficiency across Commercial Building Stock
New research by Demand Logic and Urban Neutral has revealed a concerning level of inefficiency in operational performance across UK commercial buildings
Central London office deals up by over 25% on last quarter
Central London leasing deals rose by 28% in the second quarter, dominated by financial services deals of over 100,000 sq ft, according to CBRE, with take-up in key markets reaching 2.9m sq ft.
Why is total new-build office space completing outside London in 2025 so low?
According to analysis from Knight Frank there is circa 613,000 sq ft new-build office accommodation completing outside of London this year, of which around 370,000 sq ft remains available. This figure seems astonishly low. Is this down to construction costs, lack of demand, high proportion of refurbs…?
Buy-to-rent schemes up by 40% in Q1
Build-to-rent investment in Q1 totalled £735.3m, with investment into the sector up by almost 40% compared with the same period 2024.
Estates Gazette to close after 166 years
The heart says this is the end of an era - the head says it is more akin to a retirement a long time in the making.
Overheard in the
B W V
Couse does “Deal of his Life”
It’s official – He is married!
A fantastic send off at The Tower of London back in the spring sunshine after dinner in Royal Fusiliers HQ.
Deal was signed in The Chapel of St John’s.
Much money was changing hands back in the offices at Heyford Masons as various bets were laid off!
We loved this bit of totally whacky marketing from Casita Furniture and hats off to Alicia Ferrier Escusol, whomsoever you may be. If you are going to engage in email marketing you need to engage your audience and subject of email; The Most Loved People in London – Landlords and Agencies did it for our Mr F
So, first hurdle – its been opened
Straight into the introduction of My Landlord is the Best mag and we are reading on…
According to the latest issue of My Landlord is the Best magazine, landlords and agencies are officially London’s most cherished individuals. Who could argue with that, especially when you’ve managed to make the annual rent renewal feel like a thrilling lottery win for tenants? Bravo!
Since you’re clearly on top of the world, why not indulge in a little more adoration? We’re here to help you continue your reign of excellence with furniture that’ll make your agency’s properties even more irresistible.
Let’s make sure your properties continue to dazzle – and keep those tenants talking (in the best way possible). After all, being the “most loved” is a full-time job, and we’re here to help you excel!
P.S. Because if you’re going to be the most adored people in London, you might as well have furniture to match!
Alicia Ferrer Escusol
Seriously, You cannot be Serious?
A couple of “amusing” cold emails came across Mr F’s desk recently and were sent to the BWV for comments.
First off from someone at brandifymybusiness.com we have:
Here’s a little fun: Why did the real estate agent always carry a pencil? In case they came across a sketchy area! Sorry to jump in with a joke. There’s a bigger picture I’ll be painting in my next message
Not funny, not grammatically close to correct, and not even a company (the domain is parked by our friends at GoDaddy)
Next we have from Studio 185 a bit of visual content…
…your non apology is not accepted!
If you feel the need to unleash the Easter Punny put a bit of thought into it – dont just give it to the WEX junior
Darcy, mate. Show them how its done!
Sell Homes of “Putin’s Cronies”
The phrase ‘more easy said than done’ surely applies here?
All sounds great in theory – sell over a billion quids worth of Russian owned assets and provide new housing for displaced Ukrainians.
According to new analysis by City Hall, if the £1.1bn of property identified by Transparency International in 2022 as being bought by Russians accused of corruption or with links to the Kremlin could be sold, it would provide sufficient funding for over 4,000 low-cost homes – lifted from the Beeb
Quite a big ‘if’ and ‘but’ in there?
So any legs or attention grabbing headline? Would dearly love to voice educated opinion but a quick google of related media articles the breadth of coverage would suggest the latter