Commercial property investment resilient despite slow start to 2026 – Colliers UK – The Intermediary
London led the market, accounting for 41% of total investment, while regional centres like Manchester and Birmingham maintained steady activity.
Investment into UK commercial property has reached £11.2bn so far in 2026, showing resilience despite a slower start to the year, according to Colliers’ latest UK Property Snapshot.
London led the market, accounting for 41% of total investment (£4.6bn), while regional centres like Manchester and Birmingham maintained steady activity.
Cross-border capital made up 42% of investment, showing ongoing international confidence in UK real estate.
Offices and industrial properties led the sector, with 24% and 22% of volumes respectively, as investors prioritised core assets.
The hotels sector saw £1.6bn invested, ahead of 2025 levels, as demand for operational real estate grew.
Activity in retail and residential sectors was more measured, with investors focusing on assets with strong income resilience and growth potential.
Oliver Kolodseike, head of research and strategic insights at Colliers, said: “The UK investment market continues to demonstrate resilience, with capital remaining active and investors taking a more selective approach in the current environment.
“We are seeing strong demand for selected sectors and assets, particularly in hotels, core offices and well-let industrial, while London continues to attract a significant share of both domestic and international capital.
“As the year progresses and there is greater clarity around the macroeconomic outlook, we expect confidence to build further, supporting a gradual increase in transactional activity.”
Colliers said that it expects investment activity to remain steady, with improving visibility on interest rates and pricing likely to support recovery in market momentum for the rest of the year.
