London Mayor to Secure Foreign Investment at Top Property Conference

Hello, Champions of Net Zero!

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, along with local authority leaders and industry partners, is currently at MIPIM – the world’s most influential property event in France. Their mission? To secure investment for the construction of thousands of more affordable homes for Londoners and to unlock new infrastructure and job opportunities in the capital.

The investment opportunities are outlined in a new document called Opportunity London, London Investment Prospectus, which highlights 20 live opportunities. These opportunities include the construction of much-needed new housing and build-to-rent developments, student accommodation, office buildings, logistics, urban sciences, and leisure developments. The Mayor is advocating for investment opportunities worth £10bn at five major transport and freight hubs in London.

Opportunity London serves as the capital investment partnership for London, uniting all tiers of government in the city and supported by industry to act as a single point of contact for investors. With investment levels in London projected to rise in 2025 due to lower interest rates and increased market confidence, the release of the Opportunity London prospectus is timely in attracting capital, accelerating the city’s growth, and constructing more affordable homes for Londoners.

Speaking about the initiative, Mayor Sadiq Khan stated: “London is not only the greatest city in the world but also the greatest city in the world to invest in. I’m attending the MIPIM property conference to advocate for London, seeking new investment to expedite the delivery of affordable homes and unlock new infrastructure and job opportunities in our city.

“I’m committed to doing everything possible to construct more of the affordable homes that Londoners urgently require. I am also dedicated to contributing to the UK Government’s primary objective: growth. We have recently launched our own ambitious growth plan for London, and attracting new investment for major housing and transport projects will be crucial in enhancing productivity and raising living standards in London and throughout the country.

“My message to investors and developers at MIPIM is crystal clear: now is the ideal moment to invest in London and assist us in implementing regeneration projects, developing new transport infrastructure, and constructing new affordable housing as we strive to create a better, fairer, and more prosperous London for all.”

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