Solihull office market returns to pre-pandemic form
The 2025 Solihull office market, including the M42 corridor, sees best first-half performance since 2019.
The 2025 Solihull office market has seen a resurgent first half of 2025, recording its strongest take-up since 2019 and signalling a return to pre-pandemic levels of prosperity, according to the latest report from commercial property consultancy, KWB.
Figures from KWB’s H1 2025 Solihull and M42 Office Market Review reveal a total take-up of 159,408 sq ft across 16 transactions – 53% above the five-year average and buoyed by a wave of larger deals and freehold sales.
“It’s been an extremely encouraging start to the year,” said Malcolm Jones, Director of Office Agency at KWB. “After several years of uncertainty, the Solihull office market has rebounded impressively. These figures are a clear sign that occupiers are once again confident in making long-term commitments to the region.”
The largest transaction in the first half of 2025 was Boparan Holdings’ freehold acquisition of 61,812 sq ft at Portland House, near Birmingham Airport, the biggest deal in the region since 2019 and a clear statement of intent from the prominent restaurant group. Other significant transactions included MSI’s 20,133 sq ft freehold purchase of Washington House and multiple lettings at Ingenuity House, which continues to attract strong occupier interest.
While Birmingham city centre saw a subdued start to 2025, Solihull’s combination of value, accessibility and amenity has proven increasingly attractive. Four freehold transactions in H1 accounted for more than half of the total office space transacted, underlining occupier confidence in the area’s long-term prospects.
“Solihull continues to offer the full package – flexible, high-quality office space; outstanding connectivity; and a well-balanced business environment,” added Malcolm. “The Junction 6 area in particular has performed incredibly well, accounting for 87% of total take-up in the first half. With activity at the airport, business parks and AIR all driving performance, the local market feels genuinely buoyant.”
The diversity of occupiers taking space also stood out. From healthcare and hospitality to housebuilding and business coaching, more than half of the square footage let in H1 was categorised as ‘Other’, a sign of the region’s broad appeal.
With strong demand and several high-quality spaces nearing capacity, the outlook for the second half of 2025 remains highly positive.
“We’ve had an exceptional start,” said Malcolm. “If this level of activity continues, and the signs are good, 2025 could be a landmark year for the Solihull office market.”
Read the full H1 2025 Solihull and M42 Office Market Review.
