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The first £1 billion: what building Britain’s retirement communities has taught us – and why the next £1 billion could look different
Retirement livingArticles
1 Sep 2026

The first £1 billion: what building Britain’s retirement communities has taught us – and why the next £1 billion could look different

Across six years, three strategies and twenty developments, the Octopus Capital Retirement team has underwritten and overseen almost £1 billion (£997 million) of construction contracts, creating more than £2 billion of completed real estate value and helping establish IRCs as one of the UK's most important emerging real estate sectors driven by the growing number of baby-boomer retirees.
Affordable housing in Spain: a long-term opportunity for change
Affordable housingArticles
24 Nov 2025

Affordable housing in Spain: a long-term opportunity for change

Across Spain, the need for affordable homes has never been clearer. Population growth is at its fastest in over a decade, rents have climbed by nearly half since 2015, and ownership is slipping further out of reach for many young people and families. 
Why location matters in social care investment
Care homesArticles
6 Nov 2025

Why location matters in social care investment

Mike Toft, Head of Care Homes at Octopus Capital, explores how placemaking can bridge the gap between ESG investment and real social impact — and why location must become a defining measure of quality and value in the UK care sector.
Inside Templeton Place: Supporting those who care
Care homesArticles
3 Nov 2025

Inside Templeton Place: Supporting those who care

As the UK faces a growing shortage of care homes, we are proud to partner with best-in-class operators like Templeton to deliver homes that meet rising demand and set new standards in resident experience. Together, we’re building environments where exceptional teams thrive—and where those who care are fully supported to deliver outstanding outcomes every day.