Chicago Conversations - London - Real Estate

Chicago Conversations—straight to the heart of the matter. In true Booth style, we actively seek the brightest thinkers, the most accomplished practitioners—innovators of every persuasion—and engage them in the cities where their industries thrive. Private equity in Mumbai. Technology in Seattle. Social enterprise in San Francisco.

Wherever the players are, is where you’ll find us. Looking at industry-specific topics and challenges through the lens of Chicago-style thinking is guaranteed to make for a lively, engaging, insightful conversation. A Chicago Conversation.

Real Estate

If you are a Londoner, or know one, chances are you’ve addressed the "bubble" question—and with good reason. London’s property sector has been consistently on the rise for the last 25 years, the primary notable change being the increasingly rapid rate at which prices ascend, which was 18 percent in the last year alone.

With wealthy foreign investors clamoring to profit from the booming London market, demand for commercial and residential properties has forced prices to all-time highs, not just in prime locations but across greater London, delving into lower-income areas once deemed less desirable. This upswing in London real estate continues to drive concerns that foreign investment and low interest rates will eventually lead the market to deflate, causing enormous detriment to the UK economy. However, dissenters argue that factors such as slowed global growth or the strength of the pound may cause the foreign buying spree to subside.

Chicago Booth invites you to join us on our London campus for an in-depth discussion with Booth alumni and other industry leaders who will share their expertise and perspective on the current environment. Hear their take on the future of the real estate market in London and the UK.

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