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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.

UK Leisure Property in 2025 — A Tale of Two Sectors

As we cross the midpoint of 2025, the UK leisure sector presents a mixed picture. While traditional venues like pubs continue to face mounting pressures, other areas of leisure are thriving — driven by experience-focused demand, hybrid lifestyles, and shifting consumer preferences. Here’s what the commercial property outlook reveals so far.

According to the British Beer and Pub Association, Britain is on course to lose one pub a day in 2025, reflecting a sector still under strain from rising operational costs, staffing challenges, and long-term shifts in drinking culture.

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