UK industrial and logistics real estate continues to demonstrate strong fundamentals. Investor interest remains underpinned by the scarcity of well-located land, the structural shift to e-commerce, and emerging value drivers including power availability, 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.
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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 address how compliance is managed in practice, including responsibility for operational changes, costs and any impact on permitted use or site operations.
- 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.
