MIPIM-KEY TAKEAWAYS

This month at MIPIM in Cannes, the UK showed up in force to the conference with one of its largest delegations yet, bringing together cities, developers, investors and policymakers to showcase the strength and diversity of the UK property market.

Our key observations:

Confidence is returning. After several slower years, industry sentiment is improving, with investment expected to accelerate through 2026.

The UK is back on the global stage. Major regional cities including Manchester, Birmingham and Leeds presented strong investment pipelines, highlighting the growing role of regional growth hubs.

London continues to lead globally. Strong demand for Grade A office space, combined with limited supply, reinforces London’s position as a resilient, long-term investment market.

Innovation and sustainability are central. AI, data centres and the transition to net zero dominated discussions, reinforcing the need for future-ready urban development.

Partnerships matter. Public-private collaboration will be critical to delivering regeneration, infrastructure and long-term economic growth.

The consensus: the next phase of real estate growth will be regional, sustainable and innovation-led, with strong collaboration between public and private sectors essential to delivering resilient cities.