Innes England Crowned Top Regional Investment Agency at CoStar Awards 2026

Innes England, a prominent commercial property agency, has been honoured as the leading regional investment agency in the East Midlands at the prestigious CoStar Awards 2026. This accolade is one of the most sought-after recognitions within the commercial property sector.

The agency’s success in the Regional Investment Agency category is attributed to a robust programme of deal-making throughout 2025, during which it advised on a wide array of investment transactions. These transactions spanned various geographical locations and sectors, encompassing asset types such as industrial, student housing, private rented sector (PRS), offices, and specialised properties like educational facilities. This diversity highlights Innes England’s capability to operate effectively within both traditional and niche commercial property markets.

Ben Robinson, head of investment at Innes England, expressed his pride in the achievement, stating: “To be recognised as the top regional investment agency in the East Midlands at the CoStar Awards is a tremendous achievement and a genuine reflection of the hard work, expertise and client relationships we have built up over many years.”

Robinson further noted, “What I’m particularly proud of is the variety of assets we have been working on both on the disposal and acquisition side, from our core industrial and living sectors to offices, c-stores and specialist occupier properties. The geographical spread of our transactions also demonstrates that while we are firmly rooted in the East Midlands, we have the capability and network to support clients wherever they need us.”

Looking ahead to 2026, Robinson remains optimistic, stating, “We are optimistic, as we head into 2026, that resilient occupier markets supported by a lack of new development coming through will translate into a steady improvement in investment volumes and values. Whilst investor sentiment continues to focus on the industrial and living sectors, we expect to see this appetite broaden into well positioned city centre offices and retail units over the year as investors become increasingly attracted by the cyclically high yields on offer.”

Innes England operates as a full-service commercial property consultancy, with offices located in Nottingham, Derby, Leicester, and Birmingham. The agency’s director-led team offers comprehensive advice across various areas, including agency and development, investment consultancy, property and asset management, building consultancy, and professional services. This holistic approach enables clients to maximise the value of their commercial property assets while mitigating associated risks.