All United Kingdom articles
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White papers2026 Europe - Student Housing, Sector Update
On the Continent, we have continued to observe strong performance of student housing assets. However, the latest academic year marked a material slowdown in operational performance for assets in the UK. Pricing in the sector has reflected changing fundamentals, as yields on the continent have remained stable or shown early signs of compression on a small number of markets, including Spain, Italy and Denmark.
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White papers2026 Europe - Specialty Residential, Sector Update
Residential performance in 2025 remained robust in 2026. The sector continues to be characterised by strong operational performance, with occupancy remaining high and positive rental growth across key target markets.
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White papers2026 Europe - Self Storage, Sector Update
The self storage sector in the Europe continues to see solid fundamentals, with strong rental growth and stable occupancy despite a marked increase in supply reflecting demand for the sector. Self storage’s relative outperformance to other commercial real estate sectors continues to drive an increase in institutional interest in the sector.
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White papersUK Real Estate: Talking Points April 2026
Welcome to Columbia Threadneedle Investments’ concise quarterly snapshot of current real estate market trends, using transparent market data to summarise key implications for asset allocation and performance prospects.
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White papersUK Senior Housing Comes of Age
The UK senior housing sector has evolved from a niche alternative sector into a major component of institutional real estate portfolios. Below, we examine the forces shaping the market, including demand-supply dynamics, performance and return drivers, recent transaction activity, and broader challenges and opportunities.
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White papersMind the underinvestment gap: Shaping the UK’s future through private markets investment
With significant underinvestment placing pressure on the UK’s social infrastructure, we consider how institutional capital can drive regeneration and unlock long term social and economic benefits.
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White papersNavigating divergence in Europe’s student housing market
Purpose Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) has matured into a recognised institutional asset class over the past decade. Across the UK and increasingly in Europe, the sector’s resilience and income stability have attracted long-term capital, underpinned by rising enrolments, global student mobility, and a structural undersupply of appropriate accommodation.
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White papersIs the UK market at a turning point?
Recent developments across private and public markets suggest the UK may be moving toward a period of greater alignment between capital, policy and fundamentals. We reflect on where selective opportunities are beginning to form and what they could signal for long‑term allocators.
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White papersHousing crisis: Understanding the UK residential market gap
The UK residential housing market faces a structurally challenging outlook shaped by a decade of macroeconomic shocks and demographic shifts. Brexit, COVID-19, and the Russia-Ukraine conflict have driven inflation and interest rate hikes, with the Bank of England’s rate peaking at 5.25% in 2023. These pressures have eroded affordability, especially in London, where indexed sale and rent prices have nearly doubled since 2010, while real wages for low earners have declined by 9% since 2008.
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White papersDB pension schemes: Is investing like an insurer easier said than done?
The UK government recently published its highly anticipated Pension Schemes Bill, opening the door to more flexible treatment of defined benefit (DB) pension scheme surpluses. While buy-out remains the gold standard for member security, many trustees and finance teams are now exploring if, and how, running-on their scheme could work for the benefit of its members and the sponsor.
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White papersPrivate Debt: A Valuable Allocation for DC Pension Schemes
As UK DC schemes increase allocations to private markets, we believe the benefits of private debt in the accumulation and decumulation phases should make it a key consideration for investors.
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White papersUK Real Estate: Talking Points January 2026
Welcome to Columbia Threadneedle Investments’ concise quarterly snapshot of current real estate market trends, using transparent market data to summarise key implications for asset allocation and performance prospects
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White papersIs now the moment to lean into single-family housing?
What happens when affordability pressures, demographic shifts and hybrid working all point in the same direction?
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White papersMind the underinvestment gap: Shaping the UK’s future through private markets investment
Decades of underinvestment has placed untenable pressure on the UK’s social infrastructure – housing, healthcare, transport and essential services – creating systemic vulnerabilities that constrain productivity and social mobility. The scale of investment required is vast; as is the opportunity for large scale investments by institutions (otherwise referred to as institutional capital) to create positive change and tap into what we see as an abundant landscape for holistic, private markets investing.
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Asset Manager NewsEdmond de Rothschild REIM makes new acquisition in the UK
Edmond de Rothschild Real Estate Investment Management (REIM) has acquired a hotel in Marlow for £5.6m, England on behalf of a diversified pan-European strategy, reflecting an initial yield of approximately 7.25% The transaction marks the second deal completed on behalf of this particular strategy in the UK, bringing the total value of investments to £10 million.
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VideoLiquidity solutions built for today’s money market landscape
These two concise money market videos cover: the advantages of Qualifying Money Market Funds; and the rise in demand for liquidity products from fintechs.
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White papersIs UK airport expansion about to take flight?
Four London airports have set out plans to increase their capacity. With the costs running into the billions what will the projects actually deliver and, perhaps most importantly, who will pay for it? Bondholders take note ….
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Asset Manager NewsEdmond de Rothschild Real Estate Investment Management makes first UK acquisition with purchase of a hotel in Stafford
Edmond de Rothschild Real Estate Investment Management has acquired a hotel in Stafford in the United Kingdom, on behalf of one of its retail strategies.
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White papersPrivate Insights #9 - Student Housing in the United Kingdom (UK): Top of the Class
The outlook for the student housing sector remains bright, anchored by strong market fundamentals. Since 2015, nearly £50 billion has been invested into UK student housing assets. Q3 2025 saw £1.83 billion transactions, marking the largest third quarter on record for investments into this sector in the UK. Key demand drivers for student housing include a growing population of 18-year-olds in the country, increased international student mobility and a strong preference for in-person university experiences.
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White papersWhat makes a Qualifying Money Market Fund unique?
This document outlines what makes a fund ‘qualifying’ and why it’s worth considering a short-term sterling prime fund over bank deposits.
