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UK office construction starts fall to a record low as development focuses on London

The regional development pipeline now accounts for just 28% of UK construction, the lowest for at least 20 years
CoStar Analytics
July 27, 2026 | 1:40 P.M.

New office construction starts in the UK have fallen to their lowest recorded level amid rising financing and construction costs, and subdued office demand.

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