Research from Property Inspect found the UK property and facilities management sector grew by 4.1% in 2025, taking annual revenue over £37.7bn for the first time.
The industry bounced back after a -1.7% fall in 2024.
Over the past 10 years, average annual growth was 2.5%., while forecasts put 2026 revenue at around £38.3bn, a 1.5% increase.
The analysis included both residential and commercial assets.
This slower growth comes as operational pressures build, with more complex portfolios and expanding regulatory requirements.
Sián Hemming-Metcalfe, operations director at Property Inspect, said: “Crossing the £37 billion mark is significant, but the growth behind it tells a more measured story.
“This is not a high-growth sector, it’s a high-responsibility one.
“Operators are managing larger portfolios, tighter compliance frameworks, and increasing expectations around transparency and performance, often without a corresponding uplift in margin.”
Hemming-Metcalfe added: “That puts pressure on how property management is delivered day to day.
“Inspections are not a background task but a control point. They provide the data needed to manage risk, maintain standards, and make informed decisions at scale.
“As growth continues to slow, the ability to operate efficiently and consistently will become the defining factor across the sector.”
