
Commercial Property Review – April 2026
UK Commercial real estate – Q1 capital values remained flat and 1.4% quarterly total returns driven by income returns New business rates – new rateable

UK Commercial real estate – Q1 capital values remained flat and 1.4% quarterly total returns driven by income returns New business rates – new rateable

Office demand strong in London – research shows increased activity in the capital, reflecting shift back to office working Industrial and logistics sector – according to Knight Frank the sector appears to be entering a more stable

High demand for office space – research shows office space is currently the most in-demand commercial property asset class London offices update – office take-up in the capital marks London’s

Office demand stays strong — investors favour offices, though tenants are more selective on location Retail outperformed in 2025 — strong occupier markets and highest total returns,

Business rate reforms aim to support smaller retail assets but may unintentionally impact high-value offices and logistics buildings Regional office rents reached record growth as ESG-compliant, prime stock remains scarce across

Retail investor demand continues rising sharply, supported by reduced interest rates, tighter supply and greater vendor realism in valuations M&S strengthens its UK logistics network with a major pre-let hub

Prime yields remain stable at 5.9%, signalling resilience and predictability in a cautious investment environment Hotel investment surged 28% year-on-year, driven by strong single-asset deals

City investment volumes reached £2bn by July, 33% below average, but deal sizes are notably larger The outlook for H2 2025 is brighter due to

London’s data centre demand is set to hit record highs in 2025, driven by hyperscalers and AI providers Retail property investment rebounded strongly in Q2,

City of London investment volumes are rising, with May hitting the highest deal count so far in 2025 Owner-occupier demand is increasing as mortgage costs
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Home & Finance is registered in England and Wales.Registered office, 14 New Market St, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 7LN.
Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Home & Finance General Ltd is entered on the Financial Services Register https://register.fca.org.uk/ under reference 300760 for General Insurance Products.
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