Christie Group plc reported robust activity in the UK care home sector, with total transaction values reaching £12 billion in 2025, according to its annual Care Market Review released Wednesday.
The report, compiled by Christie & Co — a division of Christie Group plc (CTG.L) — pointed to a record-setting year and continued momentum into 2026. In the first half of this year, transactions averaged 97% of asking price, up from 95% in 2025, while the average number of offers per instruction exceeded five.
Small and medium-sized operators accounted for 38% of completed transactions handled by Christie & Co in the first half of 2026, based on firms owning between three and nineteen homes. These buyers typically fund acquisitions using cash reserves, real estate investment trusts, and senior debt.
Foreign investment has been a steady feature of the market. Over the past five years, more than two-thirds of overseas capital flowing into the UK care home sector originated from US investors.
Surveyed operators signal further consolidation ahead: 52% said they plan to acquire another care home within the next year. Christie & Co also noted an influx of first-time buyers entering the market, many of whom bring prior sector experience.
Dan Prickett, chief executive of Christie Group plc, said the review "highlights the strength of the sector and continued buyer demand." Christie Group also maintains operations in France and Germany through Christie Finance and Christie Insurance.
