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Report | Future Cities
Southbank: London’s live, work, play destination
Discover Southbank’s evolution as one of London’s most dynamic live, work, and play destinations. Our latest report reveals the driving forces behind its vibrant office market.
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Article | Future Cities
Department Stores: How are they being reimagined?
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Evolving consumer trends over the last decade have resulted in a changing profile of the UK high street.
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Article | Future Cities
2030 EPC Deadline: A turning point for the private rented sector
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The Government has confirmed that all homes in the private rented sector (PRS) must have an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C or above by 2030. The aim of these standards is to improve the energy efficiency and quality of rental homes, in line with the UK’s targets for decarbonisation.
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Article | Future Cities
The resilience of London’s luxury real estate market
Last month, we launched our inaugural Luxury Real Estate 2024 report, homing in on the general outperformance of the luxury market across Europe. We’ve decided to look a little closer to home and have pulled out some of the key UK findings on the retail, hotels, and living sectors.
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Article | Future Cities
The future of international students in the UK and what this means for PBSA
The UK’s international full-time student population is at historic high levels, driven by factors including the Government’s 2019 international education strategy, academic reputation, and the two-year post-study work visa.
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Article | Future Cities
Canary Wharf: Transforming London’s banking district into a mixed-use destination
The way that people interact with the built environment has evolved. Canary Wharf has taken action to transform a once exclusively banking and finance dominated area into a mixed-use, vibrant destination for workers, residents, and visitors.
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Article | Future Cities
Politics of renewal: Labour's vision for 'new towns'
Labour has committed to delivering 1.5million homes over the next Parliament if elected. This is undoubtedly a challenge.
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Article | Future Cities
Electric vehicles are here to stay – with the right advice, everyone can profit from this
As the UK continues towards its net zero target, regulation requires all new cars to be electric by 2035. This shift is expected to cause a surge in the demand for electric vehicle (EV) charging, and could serve as an additional source of income and rent for real estate owners and landlords.
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Article | Future Cities
Despite the rhetoric, office occupier demand remains robust
CBRE’s European Office Occupier Sentiment Survey 2023 pointed to a likely reduction in space taken by corporate occupiers. However, in Central London, occupier contraction is actually in the minority rather than part of a trend.
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Viewpoint | Future Cities
What does the future hold for Central London’s Office supply?
The demand for green building features is one factor driving the flight to quality in the Central London office market. This is leading to a growing supply-demand imbalance, which we expect will intensify as 91% of office stock set to return to the market by the end of 2027 has an EPC rating lower than B. Over half of this space is at risk of obsolescence; what does this mean for the current stock?
Explore our analysis of the opportunities and challenges this presents for the Central London office market in the viewpoint. -
Report | Future Cities
E-Commerce in the Post-Pandemic Era (Update)
CBRE’s latest report reviews whether key European markets have experienced a lasting e-commerce growth effect as a result of COVID, and the associated implications for retail real estate. Key highlights include:
• Europe’s top six e-commerce markets account for over 70% of total European e-commerce spending
• Most markets have returned to, or are behind, their pre-pandemic trend rate of e-commerce growth. Spain is an outlier, having grown almost a year ahead of trend
• Footfall and tenant sales across European retail assets have largely recovered, and continue to improve -
Article | Creating Resilience, Future Cities, Intelligent Investment
How is the ESG real estate loan market evolving?
This article reflects on our experience of how and why lenders are embracing ‘ESG-friendly’ lending, how new guidance is accelerating progress, and what borrowers need to do to meet the new requirements which lenders are asking for.
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Article | Adaptive Spaces, Evolving Workforces, Future Cities
How can organisations incorporate inclusive design into their workplaces?
Incorporating inclusive design remains a relatively low priority for office occupiers, despite a growing need for organisations to attract and retain diverse talent.
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Article | Creating Resilience, Future Cities
How can property managers navigate the energy crisis?
The energy crisis is a complex challenge, determined by politics, geography, supply, and a host of other factors. The Utilities team at CBRE discuss the four main themes.
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Article | Future Cities
Can warehouses be good neighbours?
Our latest European Logistics Occupier survey revealed that a third of respondents see expansion into urban locations as a high priority. This partly reflects the need to be centrally based to fulfil rising customer expectations.
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UK Real Estate Market Outlook Midyear Review 2026
UK Real Estate Market Outlook Midyear Review 2026
How is UK real estate performing in 2026? Our midyear review updates forecasts across offices, logistics, data centres, retail, and the living sectors.
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