Data analysed by property inspection and operations platform, Property Inspect, on the estimated market size of the UK’s property and facilities management industry reveals the sector hit £37.7 billion for the first time, having increased by 4.1 per cent on the year.
Accounting for both residential and commercial assets, based on estimated annual revenue, this increase marks a rebound following 2024 when the industry recorded an uncharacteristic revenue decline of -1.7 per cent.
It also means that over the past 10 years (2015-2025), the industry has seen average annual growth of 2.5 per cent.
Forecast modelling suggests revenue will increase by a further 1.5 per cent in 2026, reaching approximately £38.3 billion. This softening rate of growth reflects increasing operational pressure across the sector, as regulatory requirements expand and portfolio complexity rises.
Sián Hemming-Metcalfe, Operations Director at Property Inspect, commented: “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. 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.”
