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Spotlight: UK Cross Sector Outlook 2022

The green agenda and social factors remain major priorities.

In 2021, we asked: Is there a ‘new normal’ for real estate? As we continue to navigate the next phase of the pandemic, it’s clear the situation is still in flux. Our UK Cross Sector Outlook for 2022 gives insight into the trends and opportunities for the UK real estate sector, as well as the issues that are shaping the commercial, residential and rural sectors individually.

To add to an already complex set of challenges, the green agenda and social factors remain major priorities. COP26 has only accelerated conversations around the environment, and investors need to keep abreast of the desired criteria and government regulations. Otherwise, they potentially face owning stranded assets. Many investors are getting ahead now to future-proof their assets by upgrading them, changing their use or selling.

We know that challenges will persist as plans and priorities shift across all sectors. Our selection of top alternative assets this year taps into the trend for more holistic returns and reveals what we believe are key investment opportunities for 2022.

Except for single family Build to Rent, which remains one of our top picks from 2021, we present five fresh top picks for this year. We hope that you enjoy reading our latest report.

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Commercial

Mat Oakley examines prospects of a sector recovery set against the race to carbon neutrality, the policy environment created by Covid-19 and the only partially completed Brexit process.

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Residential

From anticipated rises in interest rates to a more diverse Build to Rent sector, Lucian Cook looks at four significant trends that are likely to shape UK housing over the next five years.


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Rural

The rural sector is in a state of significant transition. Against a backdrop of a net zero target by 2050, Emily Norton outlines the key trends influencing land values over the next five years.


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Courage beyond compliance

How will ambitious environmental targets and tougher compliance standards influence investment over the next five years? Emily Norton sets out three steps to consider while embracing the change.

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Top alternative assets

This year, our selection taps into the trend for more holistic returns.

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A shift in priorities

What are the prospects for residential developers? How will hybrid working impact commercial occupiers? We review the performance of asset classes and how it could influence investor behaviour.

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