UK real estate industry set for private equity cash injection

Private Equity Wire

UK real estate businesses believe private equity will be the main source of investment over the next 12 months, according to a recent survey by accounting firm RSM UK, with 42% of ranking PE ahead of high street banks (37%) and foreign investors (32%).

In addition, 43% of all businesses surveyed by the audit, tax and consulting firm expect private rented sector and residential to see the most investment growth, followed by student housing at 24%, up from 19% last year.

Scotland also moved into the top three behind London and the South East as the UK regions expected to attract the most residential property investment over the next three years.

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