Outlook
for 2024
Welcome to Outlook for 2024, our view of the key drivers that will influence the UK’s residential, commercial and rural markets, and our predictions for what 2024 may have in store for the property sector.
Drivers & opportunities
Sector outlook
/ What will drive property markets in 2024? Against the current subdued economic outlook and the prospect of a general election, what trends will drive the UK’s property markets in 2024?
/ Biodiversity net gain What will the introduction of mandatory biodiversity net gain in January 2024 mean for developers and landowners?
/ Infrastructure investment Despite the cancellation of HS2 phase 2 to Manchester, several major projects are making progress. But more investment is urgently needed to alleviate constraints on development.
/ Planning for housing delivery With 2024 almost certain to be an election year, what policies for housing delivery are we likely to see discussed and implemented?
/ UK real estate: a safe haven for investors? Will the UK remain a key target global real estate investors in 2024?
How will external factors influence our markets in 2024?
What is the outlook for the residential, commercial, and rural property sectors?
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/ Residential sales in a post-pandemic world The ‘flight to rural’ during the pandemic period saw a rush for more space, better value, and quieter living amid rising flexible working patterns. Is this trend set to reverse?
/ Residential lettings: The Renters Reform Bill Renters Reform Bill 2023 represents the biggest change to the private rented sector for many years. We assess the potential impact.
/ Life sciences We look at the opportunities for investors in this dynamic sector, including projected growth in demand, the mismatch with supply, and the provision of energy-efficient lab space.
/ Logistics Although 2023 saw a slowdown in take-up, demand has remained strong relative to long-term averages. We assess the prospects for this buoyant sector in 2024.
/ Open storage We have seen demand for open storage sites rise exponentially in recent years. Will we see a continuation of this sector’s rapid growth and its rising appeal to investors?
/ Rural land 2023 was another positive year for the agricultural land market, but will 2024 see a similarly robust performance?
Key forecasts for 2024
What is the outlook for the residential and commercial property sectors?
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Get in touch
Dan Francis
Head of Research
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Colin Brown
Head of Planning & Development
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Mark Hall-Digweed
Head of Infrastructures
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Scott Harkness
Head of Commercial
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Tim Jones
Head of Rural
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Lisa Simon
Head of Residential
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