Company summary
Derwent London is a real-estate investment trust focused on high-quality office property in central London. It develops, refurbishes and manages distinctive buildings in locations such as the West End, Fitzrovia and the City fringe.
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DLN
Derwent London
Real Estate Investment Trusts
- Index
- FTSE 250
- ISIN
- Not specified
- Book status
- 2026 edition — current
Key activities
Ownership, development, refurbishment and leasing of central London offices, together with asset management, property disposals and selective acquisitions.
Key markets
The central London office market, serving occupiers in technology, media, professional services, finance and other knowledge-based industries.
Key drivers
London office rents, vacancy levels, leasing demand, development completions, property yields, interest rates, asset disposals and demand for modern energy-efficient workspace.
Key risks
Higher interest rates, falling property values, weak office demand, development delays, construction-cost inflation, tenant failures and structural changes in office-working patterns.
Recent Developments
12 May 2026: Derwent reported continued healthy occupational demand in central London and progress with leasing and disposals. The group entered 2026 with a £5.1bn property portfolio and continued to focus development spending on high-quality office space.
Dividend notes
Pays interim and final dividends. The 2025 final dividend of 56.0p went ex-dividend on 23 April 2026 and was paid on 29 May, taking the annual total to 81.5p. The 2026 interim payment is scheduled for 9 October to shareholders on the register on 4 September.
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