The Collective Voice of UK Real Estate
Representing a sector that employs over one million people and contributes more than £100bn to the UK economy each year, Real Estate:UK serves as the single, authoritative voice for investors, developers, owners, lenders, advisers and stakeholders across the built environment. Its mission is to drive excellence, support innovation, raise professional and ethical standards, and act as a trusted partner to governments, decision-makers and regulators.
About Real Estate:UK
Real Estate:UK (RE:UK) brings together global and domestic capital, world-leading expertise and forward-thinking policy to drive growth.
With over 500 member organisations spanning investors, developers, advisers and operators, we represent the full breadth and diversity of the market.
We connect UK and international investors with the insight, networks and opportunities that make the UK one of the world’s most dynamic and investable markets.
Working closely with national governments and their agencies, as well as regional and local leaders, we promote the UK real estate sector as a premier destination for capital. Through direct engagement with ministers, policymakers and advisers, we help shape a regulatory environment that unlocks growth and builds investor confidence.
We support thriving communities across the UK through the homes, workplaces, critical infrastructure such as logistics and data centres, and retail and leisure centres our members build, maintain and operate.
Championing UK Real Estate
Internationally, we work with partner organisations to influence policymakers and regulators whose decisions shape the UK market. At home, we represent the industry to politicians, decision-makers and shapers, media and the wider public - ensuring the value of real estate and PropTech is clearly understood and strongly advocated.
Through trusted research, authoritative data and the sharing of best practice, we raise standards, improve efficiency and drive innovation across the sector. Our events, programmes and networks strengthen connections and support better decision-making.
We convene the people, organisations and ideas shaping the future of UK real estate and help the sector thrive for decades to come.
Real Estate:UK's Mission
The champion and authoritative voice of UK real estate
- Provide a stronger and more unified voice for UK real estate in our interactions with governments and regulators
- Be the go-to hub for the sector, delivering outstanding research, events and networking across the country
- Promote high standards of behaviour, corporate governance and best practice across the sector
- Promote UK real estate to domestic and international investors
- Provide thought leadership and drive innovation
- Provide a single source of market data
Real Estate:UK's Activities
Real Estate:UK’s activities are based around six key pillars:
Our History
Three organisations. Now one united voice.
Launched on 1 May 2026, Real Estate:UK brings together three leading property trade associations - the Association of Real Estate Funds, the British Property Federation and the Investment Property Forum - to create a more powerful, connected and influential organisation for the sector.
We have worked increasingly closely together over recent years, and in an increasingly complex and fast-changing landscape, our Boards recognised the power of bringing the three organisations fully together – building on the strengths of each and their complementarity to deliver an enhanced convening and advocacy body for UK real estate.
Find out more about Real Estate:UK's history here.
Join Real Estate:UK
Join us on our mission to create a thriving and successful real estate industry and get full access to the benefits that membership brings.
The Real Estate:UK Family
Real Estate:UK incorporates a family of organisations - extending our reach across regions, innovation and the next generation of talent. Find out more below about the unique role each organisation plays in delivering our mission.
Scottish Property Federation (SPF)
The SPF spearheads our advocacy work and convening power in Scotland.
With over 20 years’ experience, the SPF delivers regional and national events that bring the industry together and works with the Scottish Government, statutory bodies and local authorities to champion the sector at home and internationally.
The SPF will become Real Estate:Scotland (RE:Scotland) in June 2026.
UK PropTech Association (UKPA)
Founded in 2018, the UK PropTech Association drives digital transformation across the property industry by promoting engagement between PropTech companies, property businesses and government to create an environment where innovation can thrive.
PropTech companies that join UKPA gain access to exclusive insights and a busy programme of events.
Real Estate:Futures (RE:Futures)
RE:Futures is our dedicated network providing training, support and networking opportunities for early-career property professionals. Through an extensive programme of events, site visits, networking and mentoring, RE:Futures offers members opportunities that support long-term careers in real estate.
Membership is available to junior professionals and open to individuals with 0-15 years’ experience working in the real estate sector. Everyone is welcome - you do not need to work for a corporate member of Real Estate:UK to join.
