UK Real Estate Investment Figures Q3 2026

UK commercial real estate recorded £68.6bn of investment over the 12 months to Q3 2026, 18% higher than the 12 months to Q3 2025. Behind that total, the report shows how capital was distributed across sectors and where it originated.

Key Findings

• UK commercial real estate investment totalled £13.9bn in Q3 2026, 21% higher than in Q2 2026
• The Industrial sector attracted the most investment in Q3 2026, while Living recorded the most over the last 12 months
• Foreign investors deployed the most capital in Q3 2026, yet year-to-date investment is relatively evenly split, at 53% foreign and 47% domestic
• Year-to-date investment totals £38.4bn, in line with the same period in 2025

What’s in the Full Report

• Quarterly and rolling 12-month investment for selected sectors (Industrial, Office, Healthcare, Living, Retail, and Hotels), with year-on-year change in rolling 12-month volumes
• Investment by origin of purchaser capital, including North American, European, and Asian investors
• Number of transactions in Q3 2026 and over the rolling 12 months
• Commentary on capital values, income returns, and total returns

Download the UK Real Estate Investment Figures Q3 2026 report for the full sector and investor origin data.