This statistic displays the estimated average cost of houses across the component regions of England and the other countries of the United Kingdom (UK) for 2015 and 2020, in the main scenario. The source expects the cost of houses in the UK to continue to rise in the economic climate following the Brexit referendum. London is still expected to be the most expensive area in the UK by 2020, with the average price of a house expected to cost more than half a million pounds.

London maintains its dominance in European real estate with the highest prospect score of 2.66 for 2026, significantly ahead of Madrid and Paris, which scored 2.22 and 2.04, respectively. This ranking reflects a comprehensive assessment of factors that real estate investors consider crucial, including market size, economic performance, and connectivity. The gap between London and other major cities highlights its resilience despite Brexit concerns and points to continued investor confidence in the British capital's property market fundamentals. Key factors driving city rankings Market size, liquidity, and economic performance emerge as the most critical factors determining a city's investment attractiveness for 2026. London's top position is reinforced by its established market infrastructure and global connectivity, while Madrid and Paris benefit from strong economic forecasts. However, investors face mounting challenges that could impact these markets, with construction costs, capital expenditure requirements, and increasing environmental sustainability regulations cited as major concerns. Industry experts note that these factors could particularly affect development-heavy investments in emerging European markets. (1062070, 376877) Sectoral growth opportunities Data centers represent the most promising real estate investment sector in Europe for 2026, with London, Frankfurt, and Dublin emerging as primary destinations due to their growing data center capacity. New energy infrastructure and student housing follow closely as high-potential sectors. This trend reflects the broader shift toward technology-driven and specialized real estate assets. While traditional suburban offices face diminishing prospects, cities with strong digital infrastructure like London and Frankfurt are positioned to capitalize on the demand for data-focused real estate developments, potentially strengthening their overall market position in the coming years.

The UK office real estate market, valued at approximately £X million in 2025 (estimated based on provided CAGR and market size), is experiencing robust growth, projected to maintain a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) exceeding 6% through 2033. Key drivers include a recovering economy, increasing demand from technology and financial sectors, and ongoing investment in infrastructure projects across major cities like London, Birmingham, and Manchester. The rise of flexible workspaces and a focus on sustainable building practices are significant trends shaping the market. However, challenges remain, such as Brexit's lingering effects on international investment and the potential for increased vacancy rates in certain submarkets due to shifting workplace strategies. The sector is highly competitive, with major players like JLL, Knight Frank, CBRE, and others vying for market share. London continues to dominate, but other major cities are witnessing increased activity, fueled by regional economic growth and government initiatives to decentralize business activity. The long-term outlook remains positive, with continued growth anticipated, although the pace might fluctuate depending on macroeconomic conditions and evolving tenant demands. This dynamic market is segmented geographically, with London, Birmingham, and Manchester representing significant hubs. The concentration of businesses in these cities, combined with their robust infrastructure and accessibility, contributes to their strong performance. While the "Other Cities" segment exhibits considerable growth potential, its overall contribution currently remains smaller than the major metropolitan areas. The competitive landscape is defined by large multinational firms and regional players who engage in both development and brokerage activities, reflecting the market’s complexities and opportunities. This competitive intensity drives innovation and necessitates continuous adaptation to shifts in demand and technology. The ongoing evolution of workspace design, encompassing sustainable practices and flexible arrangements, further shapes the market's trajectory. Recent developments include: April 2022: Taking the opportunity to rethink its workplace approach throughout the pandemic, Avison Young used its London Gresham Street office to create two pilot spaces-one transformed and one legacy floor that remained unaltered-to compare the effect of different layouts and amenities. While employees in Avison Young's London office were already working in an agile way before the disruption of COVID-19, the newly configured floor underwent a transformation to an activity-based model., January 2022: IWG, the world's leading provider of workspace, is introducing electric vehicle (EV) chargers across a number of its locations in the United Kingdom to help the nation's hybrid workforce operate more sustainably. IWG is installing EV charging points at a number of its office locations in the United Kingdom to support members' sustainable choices.. Notable trends are: Declining Vacancy Rates and Increasing Rents of Office Spaces in London.

In the third quarter of 2025, the value of exports from the United Kingdom amounted to approximately 234 billion British pounds, while imports to the country amounted to around 238 billion pounds, resulting in a trade deficit of around 4.5 billion pounds in this quarter. During this time period, the value of UK exports was highest in the fourth quarter of 2022, with the value of imports peaking in the first quarter of 2025. The UK's main trade partners Despite the UK leaving the EU in 2020 following the Brexit referendum of 2016, Europe remains the main destination for UK exports, with almost half of UK exports heading there in 2023. During the same year, just over 60 percent of imports came from European countries, compared with around 17.9 percent from countries in Asia, and 11.8 percent from the Americas. In terms of individual countries, the United States was the UK's leading export partner for both goods and services from the UK, while Germany was the main source of UK goods imports, and the U.S. for service imports. It is as yet unclear how the return of Donald Trump to the White House will impact UK/US trade relations, should the President follow through with threats made on the campaign trail to increase trade tariffs. Brexit rethink under Starmer? Although generally more pro-European than the previous government, the new Labour government, led by Keir Starmer, does not plan to rejoin the European Union, or the Single Market. Public opinion, while gradually turning against Brexit recently, has not coalesced around a particular trading relationship. In late 2023, a survey indicated that while 31 percent of British adults wanted to rejoin the EU, a further 30 percent wanted to simply improve relations with the EU, instead of rejoining. Just 11 percent of respondents wanted to join the single market but not the EU, while 10 percent were happy with the relationship as it was. At the start of 2025, after several months in office, the new government has not signalled any major change in direction regarding on this, but has broadly signalled it wants a better relationship with the EU.

Consumers are driving steady increases in Heavyside DIY spend. The allure of innovative new products and an appreciation of the benefits of careful investment is helping the category to grow, in spite of an ongoing climate of weak confidence and general lack of appetite for major expenditure. Even with ongoing uncertainty over the housing market and ‘Brexit’, shoppers are able to find value in heavy DIY expenditure. Read More

According to the forecast, the logistic real estate sector in the United Kingdom (UK) will see continue increasing until 2025. In 2022 and 2023, rental growth is expected to accelerate, reaching an increase of between *** and *** percent in 2023. Over the five-year period, London is forecasted to measure annualized rental growth of *** percent. In recent years, the logistics real estate market has been growing in terms of both investment and take up. 2019 and 2020 were marked by the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis and finalizing Brexit negotiations but they also accelerated some trends in the market. With the growth of e-commerce and the online grocery market, there will be increasing demand for near-urban warehousing.