
Market in Minutes: Greater London & South East Offices – H1 2026
"Tightening supply and rental growth define H1 2026 despite subdued take-up"
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"Tightening supply and rental growth define H1 2026 despite subdued take-up"

"Take-up rose 7% to 1.51m sq ft despite a 41% pipeline fall, underlining resilient demand across London and the South East."

"Consistent take-up despite global headwinds delivering strongest quarter since Q1 2025"

"Supply at the lowest level ever recorded with take-up reaching 2.5 million sq ft"

"High-quality Grade A space accounts for 73% of available supply."
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"Chelmsford truly offers the best of both worlds. Just half an hour or so from London by train, the city is a commuter’s dream – yet surrounded by picturesque countryside and only a short drive from the Essex coast."

"The flight to quality continues as Prime and Grade A space dominate leasing activity across the South East"

"Nearly 70% of available supply is Grade A quality"
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"There were strong levels of leasing activity in Q1 2025, with take-up 38% above the ten-year average"

"Take-up slowed in Q4 after a strong start to the year, resulting in annual take-up being 4% below 2023"