Hedge Funds

Hedge funds and private equity firms take more London office space

Investment firms are on the hunt for 1 million square feet of London real estate

US hedge fund Verition has taken space at a new development near Piccadilly Circus. Dukas/Universal Images Group via Getty Images
US hedge fund Verition has taken space at a new development near Piccadilly Circus. Dukas/Universal Images Group via Getty Images Photo: Universal Images Group via Getty Images

Hedge funds and private equity firms are expanding their office footprints in London despite political and economic headwinds.

A total of 6.4 million square feet of London office space has been taken by hedge funds, private equity firms and other investment managers since 2019, according to a report by property consultant Knight Frank.

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