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London’s new political landscape: what it means for investors

“The politics of investment has changed; the case for investment has not.” – Jace Tyrrell, Chief Executive, Opportunity London

In his latest op-ed for Green Street News, Jace explores what the Capital’s new political landscape means for investors – and why London’s fundamentals remain as strong as ever.

Following the local elections, the delivery context across the Capital has become more complex. For investors, that means more scrutiny, more negotiation and a greater need for schemes to demonstrate credibility from the outset.

But complexity does not mean uncertainty.

As Jace writes: “The sharper the politics becomes, the more important it is for schemes to demonstrate tangible public benefit.”

That is the message we will be taking to the US over the next couple of weeks, as the team meets investors and partners to showcase London’s on- and off-market pipeline of opportunities.

Because in today’s market, capital is not just looking for ambition. It is looking for clarity, confidence and investable propositions backed by credible delivery.

Read the full piece now.

 

London’s new political landscape: what it means for investors