The Weekly Take from CBRE
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New Horizons: Why Global Capital Is Eyeing U.K. Real Estate
28 minutes Posted Jul 7, 2025 at 9:00 pm.
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In this second installment of our series on Europe, Schroders Capital’s Nick Montgomery and CBRE’s Lee Bruce share insights on AI-driven strategies, sustainability and asset repricing.


From This Episode: Recent insights on the U.K. investment market:


  • U.K. investment volume has picked up since late last year, buoyed by international capital.


  • AI and data tools are streamlining everything from valuations to investment analysis, enabling faster, more informed decisions while freeing up time for high-value activities.


  • The office sector continues to bifurcate, with top-tier, amenity-rich spaces commanding strong rents while the lowest-grade assets face obsolescence or conversion.


  • Sustainability is a key performance driver, with occupiers and investors increasingly rewarding green buildings and penalizing outdated, inefficient assets.


  • Despite global uncertainty, international capital, particularly from Asia and Australia, is returning to the U.K., signaling renewed confidence in its real estate fundamentals.