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Zawya reports on the latest data from the GCC Statistical Centre which reveals that GCC countries recorded positive growth during the first quarter of 2025. Check out the full article here: ow.ly/Vrt750Xmo87
CoStar reports that UK regional office space yields continue to grow in Q3 of 2025. Signs point to a busier end of the year, with investors continuing to look outside of London for commercial real estate opportunities. Check out the full article here: costar.com/article/253348…
Last week, UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves travelled to Riyadh to strengthen the UK-Gulf relationship, focusing on building trade and investment opportunities. Zawya reports that the UK-GCC trade deal is a priority for the Government ow.ly/thRk50XmjPc
Islamic Finance News reports on the ‘new dawn’ for Islamic finance in the UK, noting BLME as one of the five Islamic banks in Britain. The London Stock Exchange now hosts around 35% of all USD Sukuk listings worldwide. Check out the full article here: ow.ly/Hz8v50XbeXK
Estates Gazette reports that the total value of UK retail assets sold has more than doubled this year, rising from £27.9m to £56.2m. Find out more here: ow.ly/3OcR50XbeMX
BLME is featured in this piece from Be Clever With your Cash as one of the top ethical banks in the UK – check it out here: ow.ly/V1V450X4RHx
CoStar reports on differences in office vacancy rates across London’s West End market. The research has found that areas with access to the Elizabeth line have seen increased demand. Check out the full article here: ow.ly/93sM50X4Rxg
The global Islamic finance market is projected to reach $7.7 trillion by 2033, according to a new report by Allied Market Research. Read more here: ow.ly/tzvj50WYb4F
Demand for prime office space is outpacing construction in regional cities across the UK, according to The Times. Many large firms downsized their office space during the pandemic and now wantto move back into larger offices. Read the full story here: ow.ly/MZY650WYaTy
Middle East investors are increasingly targeting the UK industrial and logistics sector due to strong growth prospects, according to research from Knight Frank. Find out more here: spearswms.com/wealth/why-mid…
The UK continues to be the leading Western hub for Islamic finance, according to Fitch ratings. The London Stock Exchanges remains the largest venue for hard-currency sukuk, making up over 40% of the global share as of H1 2025. Find more details here: ibsintelligence.com/ibsi-news/uk-l…
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Estates Gazette reports on the news that Canary Wharf is celebrating its best leasing year for over a decade. Recent signings include HSBC’s decision to take 210,000 square ft at 40 Bank Street, Find out more here: ow.ly/cTyt50WIXP7
S&P Global Market Intelligence report that GCC banks remain optimistic about loan growth in 2025, largely due to favourable interest rates. Read more below: ow.ly/SFji50WIXEr
CoStar reports that investment across the UK and European commercial real estate markets has been significantly boosted by increased interest from foreign investors. Read the full report here: ow.ly/vEil50WIhiH
We've launched our fourth report looking at GCC investor sentiment towards the UK’s commercial real estate market. We estimate that GCC investment into UK commercial property is projected to reach £3.4 billion by the end of 2026. Check out more below ⬇️
CoStar reports on a new JLL study highlighting how UK financial services firms are increasingly relocating operations outside London, boosting demand for office space in regional cities. Find out more here: ow.ly/X6Qh50WpPK4
ZAWYA reports that, according to S&P Global, foreign currency-denominated sukuk could reach $70–$80 billion in 2025, driven by Gulf issuers and expected US rate cuts. Check out the full article here:ow.ly/EZut50WpPHW
Build-to-rent developments will eventually provide thirty percent of all homes within the Private Rented Sector (PRS), according to Savills. Check out the full report here: ow.ly/jXRr50Wmcmc
Last week, we celebrated BLME’s 18th birthday with some incredible cakes from Luminary Bakery. A great opportunity to get together with colleagues and reflect on the last 18 years – here’s to the next 18!
Nomo has published its first ever quarterly Property Pulse, which looks at the levels of demand from GCC countries for UK residential properties. The report finds that the UAE accounted for 58% of GCC searches for UK residential property in Q1 2025: ow.ly/mOhl50Wm97A
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