• London’s City Core accounted for over 42% of Central London’s four-star office demand in 2026, versus 18% for five-star space.
• Five-star vacancy in the City Core fell to a 15-year low of 2.1%, versus Central London’s 6.7%, on three-period trailing averages.
• Tight supply and high top-end rents are pushing demand toward good-quality refurbished offices.
• The City Core delivered over 12 million square feet in 10 years, representing more than 35% of Central London’s new supply.
• Upper-floor rents in newly delivered towers exceeded £150 per square foot; prime non-tower rents are likely to exceed £130 per square foot.

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