
Education Market Insight 2026
Key Themes:
“Despite ongoing global uncertainty, evolving policy and regulatory changes, and continued cost pressures, the UK education business property markets demonstrated remarkable resilience during the first half of 2026. Investor appetite remained strong, with demand particularly robust across the SEND, alternative provision and early years education markets, where favourable demographic trends, sustained commissioning activity and strong purchaser demand continue to support long-term expansion and investment.”

Courteney Donaldson
Managing Director - Childcare & Education
Education Market Insight 2026
An insight into the UK education market.

About our Childcare & Education Team
Our award-winning Childcare & Education team is widely recognised as the UK’s leading advisers, providing a range of services from brokerage (landlord and tenant) to valuation and consultancy across the day nursery, specialist childcare, children’s social care, and education sectors.
Whether you’re looking to buy or sell your business, our specialist brokerage team is equipped with in-depth knowledge and expertise to provide professional, accurate advice and help you achieve your business goals.
Our childcare valuations and consultancy specialists are known across the industry for providing bespoke, innovative, and high-quality advice to our clients.
To find out more about the services we offer, click here.
Education Market Insight 2026
An insight into the UK education market.
Our Childcare & Education Team

Courteney Donaldson
Managing Director - Childcare & Education

