Q1 2026 Marketing Bulletin
From press coverage and major industry events to record rebooking rates and active deal flow, here's a snapshot of what we delivered in Q1 2026 ⬇️ ✨ Key Highlights: Avignon Capital's recent refinancing of the Barcelona Life Sciences Centre was featured in Expansión, Spain's leading financial newspaper, reinforcing the international profile and reach of our firm's portfolio.
🤝 Community & Partnerships: Avignon Capital will be attending the Ubuntu Pathways Charity Gala in May. Avignon has a long-standing partnership with Ubuntu Pathways, reflecting our commitment to investing in places and spaces responsibly and creating meaningful, long-term social impact.
🌍 MIPIM 2026: The Investment Team attended MIPIM 2026, gaining valuable insights into the future of real estate investment and strengthening global connections.
📊 Market Insights: Deals in advanced negotiation or under offer totalled £175m in Q1 2026, compared to £37.5m in Q1 2025 — more than four times the volume recorded in the same period last year. All deals underwritten during the first quarter of 2026 remain fully aligned with Avignon's core investment strategies and target geographies.
🏢 Leasing Activity: We completed eight lease transactions across the portfolio in Q1 — five residential and three commercial — demonstrating continued demand across our key markets. We also have four assets being progressed for sale during H1, including the sale of West End Quay.
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✨ Well Court: We were delighted to welcome almost 100 brokers and agents to our newly dressed, fully fitted office at Well Court for a breakfast morning event.
🏢 Saltwater Place student accommodation in Plymouth achieved its highest ever rebooking rate, with 56% of eligible students choosing to rebook their rooms, reflecting the enduring quality and appeal of the asset.
