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‘A roller coaster ride’ – the twists and turns ahead for real estate in 2026

‘A roller coaster ride’ – the twists and turns ahead for real estate in 2026

After a turbulent few years for UK real estate, with post-pandemic trends presenting fresh challenges for the commercial property market, partners working in the sector are finding new reasons for optimism.

With the UK’s ambitions to become a global leader in AI unlocking £100bn for digital infrastructure investment, the data centre surge is creating huge opportunities for real estate practices, while significant activity is also being driven by renewed interest in high-grade offices and retail spaces.

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