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Office Revival: How UK Regional Workspaces Are Evolving in 2025

As we reach the halfway point of 2025, one thing is clear: the UK’s regional office market is not only recovering — it’s evolving. Far from the “death of the office” narratives that dominated headlines post-2020, today’s picture is more nuanced and optimistic, especially outside of London. Driven by hybrid working models, increased investment in city infrastructure, and a renewed focus on quality space, regional cities like Manchester, Leeds and Glasgow are leading the charge. In this first blog of our UK Regional Property: 2025 Mid-Year Market Round-Up series, we take a closer look at the trends reshaping regional office space.

Beyond the Office: Why Data Centres and Alternative Property Types Are Leading Capital Growth in 2025

As traditional office spaces face ongoing re-evaluation, investors are looking elsewhere for strong capital returns. In 2025, it’s alternative property types such as data centres, life sciences hubs, and logistics facilities that are generating growing interest.

Data centres have become one of the UK’s most valuable and resilient property assets. The rising tide of AI technology, cloud services, and digital transformation across sectors has turbocharged demand.

Powering Progress: Regional Industrial & Logistics Property in 2025

Welcome to part two of our UK Regional Property: 2025 Mid-Year Market Round-Up. In this edition, we focus on the industrial and logistics property sector — one of the strongest performers in recent years, continuing to evolve and show resilience across UK regional markets in 2025.

The industrial sector is no longer in the same hyper growth phase seen during the pandemic-era e-commerce boom. However, regional demand for high-quality industrial space remains robust, particularly in areas like the Midlands, North East, and Yorkshire