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CoStar Data Show Sharp London Office Yield Compression in 2025
LONDON, February 26, 2026--Rising investor demand drove London office yields to their lowest level since 2023, according to data from CoStar, a global leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets.
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