Shares & the stockmarket

Why property is hot for buyers – but cold for investors

UK REITs (real estate investment trusts) are under pressure but buyers are still circling. What’s going on?

UK REITs and commercial property stocks have lagged the wider market, weighed down by higher interest rates, changing working patterns, and economic uncertainty. Yet private equity and overseas buyers continue to target the sector.

In this video, Russ Mould breaks down what’s driving this disconnect and what it could mean for investors.