The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, is heading to MIPIM, the world’s leading real estate investment conference, to champion London as a top destination for global investors. His mission: to
secure funding for thousands of affordable homes, drive infrastructure projects, and create jobs that will fuel the city’s growth.
At the heart of this initiative is the Opportunity London, London Investment Prospectus, a strategic guide detailing 20 live investment opportunities across the capital. The Mayor, alongside London Councils, the City of London Corporation, the UK Government, and private sector partners, will use this platform to showcase prime prospects, including housing developments, logistics, office spaces, urban science hubs, and leisure projects.
Major investment opportunities
One of the key focuses at MIPIM will be the £10 billion worth of development opportunities at London’s major transport and freight hubs, including:
London Liverpool Street – Upgrading the UK’s busiest station with new office and retail spaces.
Bow Goods Yard – A 3-million-square-foot development site with logistics, warehousing, leisure, and potential data center space.
London Victoria & Waterloo – Seeking investment partners for transformation projects to enhance these key transport hubs.
The Mayor is also championing mixed-use development at sites owned by the Greater London Authority, such as Royal Albert Dock, Old Oak, Earl’s Court, and Brent Cross Town, where thousands of new homes and jobs are planned.
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, said: “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 bang the drum for London, seeking new investment for the capital to help us accelerate the delivery of affordable homes and unlock new infrastructure and jobs in our city.
“I'm determined to do everything I can to build more of the affordable homes Londoners desperately need.
“I am also determined to play our part in delivering the UK Government’s number one mission: growth. We have recently launched our own ambitious growth plan for London and attracting new investment for major housing and transport projects will be vital to boosting productivity and improving living standards in London and across the country.
“My message to investors and developers at MIPIM is clear: now is the perfect time to invest in London and to help us deliver regeneration projects, new transport infrastructure and new affordable housing as we continue to build a better, fairer and more prosperous London for everyone."
Jace Tyrrell, Chief Executive at Opportunity London, said: “London is a trillion-dollar economy and remains the capital investment magnet of the world. We have a supportive public sector at every level of Government and the next wave of major development opportunities across transport, energy and real estate, for the benefit of all Londoners.”
Robin Dobson, Group Property Director for Network Rail said: “The opportunity to partner with Network Rail Property, and TfL’s Places for London, and invest over £10bn in these infrastructure-led projects and future schemes across London is huge. We are unlocking over 10 million sq ft of development across the widest range of commercial opportunities and working with over 20 London Boroughs to deliver an unprecedented level of investment across strategic transport hubs delivering growth and jobs, with a housing pipeline of over 50,000 homes for generations to come.”
Laura Citron OBE, CEO of London and Partners, said: "Opportunity London is already unlocking millions in investment and we’re just getting started. The latest ‘London Investment Prospectus’ is bringing some of the city’s most exciting developments to the market, including some very large projects, each multiple billions in development value. Backed by real momentum from the London Growth Plan, we’re ready to make some noise at MIPIM!"
A long-term vision for growth
The London Investment Prospectus follows the recently launched London Growth Plan, a strategic blueprint designed to restore the capital’s productivity, which has remained stagnant since the 2008 financial crisis. The plan aims to:
Boost productivity growth to 2% annually over the next decade.
Expand London’s economy by £107 billion by 2035.
Increase the average Londoner’s income by £11,000.
Generate £27.5 billion in additional tax revenue to support public services.
At MIPIM, the Mayor, alongside London’s key leaders and private sector partners, will actively engage with investors to turn these ambitious plans into reality. Photo by National Archives, Wikimedia commons.