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MIPIM: Sadiq Khan unveils 20 live London investment opportunities

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Shifali Gorka

11 March 2025

London

London mayor Sadiq Khan made his debut at MIPIM 2025 by launching the London stand and unveiling 20 live investment opportunities in the UK capital.

With a record-breaking British turnout, the stand attracted global developers, investors and city planners, presenting the capital as an attractive investment opportunity.

“London isn’t just coming, London is here. This is the biggest turnout from London and the UK ever. And it’s a testament to the confidence there is in London,” Khan said.

The mayor’s speech focused on the city’s ambitious real estate growth strategies, particularly the launch of Opportunity London prospectus, which offers 20 live investment opportunities across various sectors, including housing, build-to-rent, student accommodation, logistics, office space, retail, leisure and transport infrastructure.

“If you’re an investor, if you’re a developer, the rates of return in London are much higher than New York or Los Angeles,” Khan told delegates. He positioned London as a superior investment destination compared with other European capitals, saying: “I say this with great respect to my friends in Paris and Berlin and Madrid and Rome, your rates of return are fantastic. And you can be part of designing the greatest city in the world being even greater.”

The mayor also drew attention to the newly published London Growth Plan, a £100bn economic strategy aimed at driving growth over the next 15 years.

The plan, supported by London councils, City Hall, the business community, universities, trade unions and faith groups, aims to increase productivity by 2% annually, potentially raising the average Londoner’s wages by more than £11,000 each year.

Jules Pipe, deputy mayor for planning, regeneration, and skills, is leading efforts to deliver the new London Plan, which aims to facilitate the construction of more than 88,000 homes annually.

Khan emphasised the unprecedented collaboration between the national government, the mayor’s office and local councils, which he described as a “unique cohesion in economic planning”.

He closed his address by encouraging developers to take advantage of London’s favourable conditions and the strong public-private alignment, saying: “London is the best place to invest. And please, make friends, meet people.”

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London mayor Sadiq Khan made his debut at MIPIM 2025 by launching the London stand and unveiling 20 live investment opportunities in the UK capital. With a record-breaking British turnout, the stand attracted global developers, investors and city planners, presenting the capital as an attractive investment opportunity. “London isn’t just coming, London is here. This is the biggest turnout from London and the UK ever. And it’s a testament to the confidence there is in London,” Khan said. The mayor’s speech focused on the city’s ambitious real estate growth strategies, particularly the launch of Opportunity London prospectus, which offers 20 live investment opportunities across various sectors, including housing, build-to-rent, student accommodation, logistics, office space, retail, leisure and transport infrastructure. “If you’re an investor, if you’re a developer, the rates of return in London are much higher than New York or Los Angeles,” Khan told delegates. He positioned London as a superior investment destination compared with other European capitals, saying: “I say this with great respect to my friends in Paris and Berlin and Madrid and Rome, your rates of return are fantastic. And you can be part of designing the greatest city in the world being even greater.” The mayor also drew attention to the newly published London Growth Plan, a £100bn economic strategy aimed at driving growth over the next 15 years. The plan, supported by London councils, City Hall, the business community, universities, trade unions and faith groups, aims to increase productivity by 2% annually, potentially raising the average Londoner’s wages by more than £11,000 each year. Jules Pipe, deputy mayor for planning, regeneration, and skills, is leading efforts to deliver the new London Plan, which aims to facilitate the construction of more than 88,000 homes annually. Khan emphasised the unprecedented collaboration between the national government, the mayor’s office and local councils, which he described as a “unique cohesion in economic planning”. He closed his address by encouraging developers to take advantage of London’s favourable conditions and the strong public-private alignment, saying: “London is the best place to invest. And please, make friends, meet people.”