Disposal of Horseferry House SW1

Derwent London PLC

01 April 2026

 

Derwent London plc ("Derwent London" / "the Group") Disposal of Horseferry House SW1

Derwent London is pleased to announce that it has exchanged contracts for the disposal of Horseferry House SW1 for £131.8m (before rental top-ups) to an overseas investor. Completion is scheduled for June 2026.

The Group acquired the 164,900 sq ft Horseferry House in 2005 for £34m and subsequently completed a substantial refurbishment, during which it was pre-let to Burberry, the British fashion brand, as their global headquarters. In late 2025, Burberry's lease was regeared, extending the term by five years to 2043 (no breaks) and incorporating two new five-yearly fixed uplifts in 2033 and 2038. The sale price is marginally below the December 2025 book value.

Paul Williams, Chief Executive of Derwent London, said:

"Our disposal of Horseferry House crystallises a c.8.4% IRR over our 21-year ownership, outperforming the MSCI Central London Office Index by c.240bp pa. We have now exchanged contracts on c.£275m of sales since the start of the year and are in discussions on a further c.£100m, as part of our three year disposals target of £1bn."

For further information, please contact:

Derwent London Tel: [phone] (Robert Duncan)	Paul Williams, Chief Executive Richard Dean, Director of Investment Robert Duncan, Head of Investor Relations
Brunswick Group Tel: [phone]	Nina Coad Peter Hesse

Notes to editors

Derwent London plc

Derwent London plc owns a commercial real estate portfolio predominantly in central London valued at £5.1 billion as at 31 December 2025, making it the largest London office-focused real estate investment trust (REIT).

Our experienced team has a long track record of creating value throughout the property cycle by regenerating our buildings via redevelopment or refurbishment, effective asset management and capital recycling. We typically acquire central London properties off-market with low capital values and modest rents in improving locations, most of which are either in the West End or City Borders. We capitalise on the unique qualities of each of our properties - taking a fresh approach to the regeneration of every building with a focus on anticipating tenant requirements and an emphasis on design. Reflecting and supporting our long-term success, the business has a strong balance sheet with modest leverage, a robust income stream and flexible financing.

We are frequently recognised in industry awards for the quality, design and innovation of our projects. Landmark buildings in our 5.3 million sq ft portfolio include 25 Baker Street W1, 1 Soho Place W1, 80 Charlotte Street W1, Brunel Building W2, White Collar Factory EC1, Angel Building EC1 and Tea Building E1.

As part of our commitment to lead the industry in mitigating climate change, Derwent London has committed to becoming a net zero carbon business by 2030, with its updated pathway published in 2025. Our science-based carbon targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). In 2013, we launched a voluntary Community Fund which to date has supported 200 community projects in central London.

The Company is a public limited company, which is listed on the London Stock Exchange and incorporated and domiciled in the UK. The address of its registered office is 25 Savile Row, London, W1S 2ER.

For further information see www.derwentlondon.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

Forward-looking statements

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