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Property values under threat as demand for London offices is set to fall

Offices will remain important for companies, experts say, but many will continue to work from home when coronavirus lockdowns end

Property values under threat as demand for London offices is set to fall
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The value of commercial real estate in the UK is under threat, as employees become more accustomed to working from home amid the coronavirus outbreak.

Companies are reviewing their property requirements and may need less office space, which could hit prices and have a knock-on effect for Britain’s pension funds — many hold considerable chunks of real estate.

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