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Pedestrians walk near the Bank of England in central London. Getty Images
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The area around City Hall stands quiet in London, during England's third coronavirus lockdown. London’s office investment market will attract £46 billion ($62.9bn) in capital this year as investors look beyond the pandemic. Getty Images
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“Despite the UK’s lockdown restrictions, London’s appeal remains unwavering to global investors,” said Faisal Durrani, head of London commercial research at Knight Frank. Getty Images
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Britain saw the biggest rise in vacant shops in over two decades late last year, and the sharpest increase in empty offices since the global financial crisis of 2008-09. Getty Images
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Members of the public walk near the River Thames and the City of London. Getty Images
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“The pandemic will likely go down as one of the greatest disruptors commercial property has ever seen, however we may be on the cusp of a post-pandemic road to recovery for real estate,” said Mr Durrani. Getty Images
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London also boasts the highest concentration of green buildings globally, offering opportunities for “green” investors. Getty Images
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Pedestrians walk near the Bank of England in central London. Getty Images
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The area around City Hall stands quiet in London, during England's third coronavirus lockdown. London’s office investment market will attract £46 billion ($62.9bn) in capital this year as investors look beyond the pandemic. Getty Images
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“Despite the UK’s lockdown restrictions, London’s appeal remains unwavering to global investors,” said Faisal Durrani, head of London commercial research at Knight Frank. Getty Images
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Britain saw the biggest rise in vacant shops in over two decades late last year, and the sharpest increase in empty offices since the global financial crisis of 2008-09. Getty Images
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Members of the public walk near the River Thames and the City of London. Getty Images
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“The pandemic will likely go down as one of the greatest disruptors commercial property has ever seen, however we may be on the cusp of a post-pandemic road to recovery for real estate,” said Mr Durrani. Getty Images
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London also boasts the highest concentration of green buildings globally, offering opportunities for “green” investors. Getty Images
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Pedestrians walk near the Bank of England in central London. Getty Images
London’s office market to attract £3.9bn from Middle East investors despite Covid challenges
Overall investment capital of £46bn expected, says Knight Frank
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03 February, 2021
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