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Our 2026 Outlook highlights the key opportunities, considerations, and areas where value is expected to emerge. Explore sector‑by‑sector insights to help shape ...
How artificial intelligence is reshaping office demand in London. Our research explores AI’s impact on occupiers, locations, flex space, and the Central London office market.
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Article | Intelligent Investment
The structural rise of infrastructure capital in commercial real estate
May 20, 2026
Infrastructure capital is reshaping commercial real estate, driving demand for living, healthcare, and data centres.
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Providing the results for April 2026.
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Business Insights | HPC, Life Sciences and AI: Powering the Next Wave of Scientific Innovation
May 5, 2026
Facing life sciences R&D challenges? We explore how AI, HPC, and digital infrastructure can help you overcome capacity, security, and compliance issues.
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Airports have had a turbulent time since 2019. Many of the UK’s smaller airports have seen passenger numbers decline post-pandemic – challenging finances – and larger airports are being pushed to increase their return on capital to support expansion plans and shareholder returns.
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Business Insights | Key Factors to Consider for Effective Data Centre Site Selection
February 19, 2026
Discover the important factors in data centre site selection process to ensure effectiveness and efficiency in 2026. Read the article to optimise your decision-making process.
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Discover the essential components of data centre infrastructure, including power, cooling, networking, and security. Learn best practices for design and optimisation.
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Article | Intelligent Investment
Unlocking Potential: The value of care provision in Integrated Retirement Communities
December 5, 2025
Discover how Integrated Retirement Communities (IRCs) in the UK offer age-friendly living with optional support, security, and care services.
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The UK’s Industrial Open Storage sector is undergoing a transformation. Once considered a fragmented and informal segment of the industrial market, Industrial Open Storage is now emerging as a strategic asset class.
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Article | Intelligent Investment
Business Insights | The Impact of AI on Europe’s Data Centre Market
October 13, 2025
The convergence of AI and digital infrastructure is reshaping Europe’s data centre landscape at pace. What happens next will define the continent’s ability to compete in a data-driven global economy.
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Unlocking Affordability: Optimising design and build cost for Integrated Retirement Communities
September 22, 2025
The UK’s Integrated Retirement Community (IRC) market is facing a significant affordability gap, with average prices for retirement dwellings far exceeding the national housing average.
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Article | Creating Resilience
Electric heating: Key to meeting minimum energy efficiency standards (MEES) and protecting asset values
September 9, 2025
New CBRE analysis reveals growing incentives for commercial landlords to adopt energy efficient electric heating systems.
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Article | Adaptive Spaces
Business Insights: Are green getaways motivating holiday parks to be more sustainable?
August 15, 2025
Explore the rising trend of sustainable holiday parks in the UK. Discover market insights, operational benefits, investment opportunities, and how to enhance your holiday park portfolio.
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UK Real Estate Market Outlook 2026
UK Real Estate Market Outlook 2026
Market conditions are stabilising and confidence is improving. Our 2026 Outlook highlights the key opportunities, considerations, and areas where value is expected to emerge. Explore sector‑by‑sector insights to help shape your strategy for the year ahead.
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