Despite macroeconomic headwinds, UK industrial and logistics real estate remains resilient. Investor interest continues to be underpinned by scarcity of well-located land, the structural shift to e-commerce, and the new value drivers of power, grid access, and outdoor operational space.
For landlords, the legal landscape is becoming more complex — from 1927 Act compensation pitfalls to occupier cost pressures and energy-infrastructure agreements — underscoring the importance of rigorous documentation and proactive asset management.
Read more:
Defence Sector and Industrial and Logistics - Emerging Opportunity
Industrial outdoor storage - the new frontier in last-mile logistics
Hot topic in negotiations - the 1927 Act compensation trap
Labour pressures filtering through to occupier viability
Other regulatory updates of note
- Product Regulation & Metrology Act 2025 modernises UK measurement and packaging standards. Landlords with tenants involved in repackaging or fulfilment should ensure leases place compliance obligations squarely on the occupier.
- Transport & driver regulation updates — new rules on the Driver CPC (return-to-driving courses) and carriage of dangerous goods may affect tenant operations and site compliance requirements. Leases should
- Energy infrastructure — new industrial energy reliefs and streamlined grid-connection processes may support rooftop solar, EV charging and battery installations; landlords should update leases and service-charge mechanics accordingly. Our suite of I&L documents have been updated by our Energy team to recognise the protections required as a result of these emerging themes.
