4 March 2026
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Real estate sector bulletin March 2026

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This edition of our real estate newsletter introduces the Real Estate Risk Radar 2026, an interactive tool designed to help you identify emerging risks, understand the actions organisations should take now, and anticipate how upcoming reforms may influence strategic decisions across the built environment. It provides valuable, accessible content to keep you informed on trends, opportunities, and regulatory changes shaping the sector, with timely updates and perspectives from both UK and international real estate markets.

Welcome to our monthly quick-fire round-up of the Real Estate sector’s key legal and market developments. In this edition, we spotlight the latest trends and updates shaping the industry, including:


Key insights this quarter

Data centres – are you sitting on a pot of gold?

Landowners can unlock value in the booming data centre market – but planning, grid and regulatory hurdles are key.

Read more here >

Tick Tock for leasehold and ground rents

The debate over leasehold ground rents is intensifying, with reforms set to impact investors, developers, lenders, and homeowners. Discover key changes, risks, and the residential sector’s urgent timelines. 

See the latest updates here >

European real estate market insights: Where to invest in 2026   

Investor confidence is rising, with logistics, data centres, residential, and offices emerging as Europe’s top asset classes, especially in Poland, Germany, and Spain. See our latest European Market Insights Series.

Discover market insights here >

Private Equity Insights

PE is preparing for a stronger 2026, with renewed capital, increased exits, and focused strategies. Download the report to find out more about the PE market and implications for investment appetite. 

Download the report here >

Spotlight on Ireland

Ireland’s real estate market is shifting, with new VAT rules for apartments, revised EU construction product standards, changes in social housing finance, and a key High Court ruling on payment adjudications—creating new opportunities and compliance challenges.

Find out more here >


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Next steps

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