British Land: Return to office debate is over

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2026.05.20 09:12
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British Land has declared the debate over returning to the office 'over,' citing increased demand for commercial property from AI firms. The FTSE 100 property developer reported a 32% rise in profit before tax to £450m and a 2% increase in portfolio value to £10bn. CEO Simon Carter noted a strong return to office occupancy, with 95% occupancy rates. The company is focusing on high-quality assets in supply-constrained markets, while retail parks are performing well with 99% occupancy.