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The rise of the owner occupiers in the regional office market

Businesses are re-evaluating their operational strategies
(from left): Simon Preece and Nick Penny. (Savills)
(from left): Simon Preece and Nick Penny. (Savills)
By Nick Penny, Simon Preece
June 29, 2026 | 6:49 AM

Office investment activity across the UK’s regional cities is evolving, with owner occupiers emerging as an increasingly influential buyer group. Historically, owner occupiers represented a relatively small segment of the purchaser market; however, changing market conditions and pricing dynamics have accelerated this trend significantly over the last 18 months.

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