Technical Due Diligence in 2025: Clarity in a Market Full of Pressure
Published: 02/09/2025
The UK commercial property market in 2025 is beginning to find its feet again. Transaction volumes are climbing, banks are increasing their lending, and prime office assets in key city centres are attracting renewed attention. According to Savills, investment activity across office and industrial sectors increased by 20% last year. At the same time, the Financial Times reports that commercial real estate lending is now growing at its fastest pace in over a decade. The latest RICS Commercial Property Monitor also indicates that more professionals view the market as entering an early recovery phase.
This is welcome news. But the landscape is still complex. Higher borrowing costs continue to shape deals, regulation around building safety and energy performance is tightening, and tenants expect more from their buildings—better efficiency, stronger sustainability credentials, and proven safety. For asset managers, that creates a new challenge: how to move quickly on opportunities without taking on hidden risk.
That’s where Technical Due Diligence (TDD) makes the difference. Far from being a formality, TDD now acts as a strategic safeguard that helps you make informed choices and protect value before you commit.
Technical Due Diligence gives you:
- A clear picture of risks, structural issues, compliance gaps or hidden liabilities.
- Forecasts for capital expenditure, from urgent works to long-term lifecycle costs.
- ESG insights that show what upgrades are needed to meet today’s standards.
- Negotiation strength, backed by facts instead of assumptions.
But it doesn’t stop at risk management. Done well, TDD can highlight opportunities to enhance an asset’s performance, extend its lifespan, or future-proof it against regulatory change. This makes it a tool for creating value, not just protecting it.
The reality is that the market in 2025 is moving forward, but with more scrutiny than ever. Success belongs to those who can act with clarity, insight, and confidence, and Technical Due Diligence is the key to doing that.
Read our Technical Due Diligence guide and download our Technical Due Diligence Checklist.
How Harris Associates Can Help
At Harris Associates, we make Technical Due Diligence straightforward, practical, and commercially focused. We understand that transactions move quickly, so our service is built to deliver clarity at speed. Our team tailors each assessment to your needs, whether the priority is building safety, lifecycle costs, or ESG compliance, so you get the insight that matters most.
We provide:
- Clear, concise reports, designed for decision-makers.
- Transparent cost forecasts that help you plan for both immediate and long-term investment.
- Actionable recommendations you can use straight away in negotiations.
- Expert consultants who walk you through the findings and highlight practical next steps.
Our goal is simple: to give you confidence in your decision-making and protect the value of your investment.
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