London City Core Office Demand Rises, 5-Star Vacancy Falls to 2.1%
What happened
CoStar Group reported that office demand increased in London City Core, with vacancy rates for 5-Star offices falling to 2.1%, the lowest level in 15 years. Headline rents have reached new highs, with some newly delivered towers achieving over £150 per square foot.
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Why it matters
The strong market performance reflects a 'flight-to-quality' trend, where demand is spilling over into good-quality refurbished stock. This tightness in the market is supported by the fact that The Square Mile accounted for over 42% of Central London demand for 4-Star offices in 2026.
CoStar Group has been tracking UK commercial property investment trends, noting that activity is concentrated in London offices.
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Who's involved
- CoStar GroupProvides market analytics for the Central London real estate market.
- Central LondonIs the location where office demand and high rents are being tracked.
- EnglandIs the geopolitical state containing Central London.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Great Portland EstatesSpeculative
Great Portland Estates could face increased costs or competitive pressure due to high office rents in Central London.
- Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsSpeculative
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods may see market price validation supporting valuations based on strong London office demand.
- Royal Bank of CanadaSpeculative
Royal Bank of Canada could see market price validation supporting financial ratings due to strong London office demand.
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The entities involved
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CoStar Group
CoStar Group is a leading global provider of commercial and residential real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces.
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Central London
innermost part of London, England
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