Living, Lending and Liquidity: Investor Trends

In this episode of Talking Capital Markets, Cushman & Wakefield’s Daryl Perry is joined by Jason Winfield and James Dunne to assess the state of UK real estate investment as we head into the final quarter of 2025. They explore why transaction volumes remain muted despite strong fundamentals in sectors like industrial and retail, and discuss the challenges facing the living sector, from development viability to investor appetite for standing stock. The conversation also covers the evolving role of private equity, the cautious return of institutional capital, and the impact of macroeconomic uncertainty on pricing and portfolio activity. Whether you're tracking capital flows or planning your next move, this episode offers a grounded, sector-by-sector view of what’s driving investor behaviour right now.