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title: "London Property Market Attracts Record $87 Billion In Global Investment Over Past Decade"
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published: "2025-06-16T05:18:02+00:00"
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# London Property Market Attracts Record $87 Billion In Global Investment Over Past Decade

**Published:** June 16, 2025
**Author:** Stockmark.IT Website
**Categories:** Commercial Property, Investment, Property
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Global investors have demonstrated overwhelming confidence in London’s property market, pouring more capital into the city’s real estate than any other global metropolis over the past decade. Fresh data from property consultancy JLL reveals that London’s commercial real estate sector attracted an impressive $87 billion from private investors between 2013 and 2024, securing its position as the world’s most sought-after property investment destination.

The research positions Hong Kong in second place with $61 billion in commercial property investments, whilst New York secured third position with $52 billion. The total private wealth flowing into commercial real estate globally reached a staggering $1.5 trillion during this period, driven by historically low interest rates and quantitative easing measures implemented after the financial crisis.

London’s enduring appeal was recently highlighted by the Prada family’s £250 million acquisition of 150 New Bond Street, housing the flagship Miu Miu store. The UK capital’s dominance overshadowed other European cities, with Paris drawing $29 billion, Berlin $16 billion, and Munich $15 billion in investments.

The United Kingdom ranked second globally for total commercial real estate investment, attracting $155 billion over the decade. The United States maintained its leading position with $604 billion in investments. JLL’s analysis revealed that office spaces accounted for 31 per cent of global investments, followed by residential properties at 24 per cent, retail at 19 per cent, industrial premises at 12 per cent, and hotels at 11 per cent.

Despite rising interest rates since 2021 moderating market growth, Joseph von Maltzahn, JLL’s head of private wealth for Europe, Middle East and Africa, maintains that investor appetite remains robust. The market has witnessed a notable divergence, with premium office spaces in prime locations commanding strong interest, particularly those boasting superior environmental credentials, whilst older, peripheral properties face declining demand.

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