A Happy New Year?
There are plenty of reasons for optimism that 2026 will prove to be a good year for real estate.
And so another Christmas break comes to an end. With apologies to readers for whom Epiphany is the big celebration, it is time to take down the decorations, rein in the over-indulgence and steel ourselves for the year ahead.
As Big Picture gathers its thoughts, it is a chilly but sunny day in the south of England, which is not the worst metaphor for the outlook for 2026. If the economy was somewhat cool over the past year, there are plenty of reasons to be optimistic that the green shoots of spring are just around the corner.
Anticipated falls in both energy prices and interest rates should provide a shot in the arm for consumer confidence. The world is coming to terms with new trade flows following the shock of the Trump administration's tariffs. And, in the UK at least, the freeze on business investment in the build-up to the Budget looks like it is starting to thaw.
Real estate is a business that requires no little foresight, moving ahead of the market to take advantage of the sunnier times when they arrive. It says a lot that our conversations with clients and contacts increasingly find people eager to get projects moving as they eye opportunities on the horizon. For much of real estate, 2025 was a solid-if-unspectacular year; the industry can approach 2026 with higher hopes.
For Innesco too, the New Year brings high hopes and possibilities. As ever, we look forward to supporting you in achieving your strategic goals and building your reputation.
Wishing you all a happy and prosperous 2026.