New Horizons: Why Global Capital Is Eyeing U.K. Real Estate

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is a key performance driver, with occupiers and investors increasingly rewarding green buildings and penalizing outdated, inefficient assets.Despite global uncertainty, international capital, particularly from Asia and Australia, is returning to the U.K., signaling renewed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.