SHB has a long successful track record working with businesses across the financial services. Acting as an extension of teams over full-cycle property decisions, we know what is required to produce the best options, terms and on the market. As the UK’s financial services sector evolves with digital transformation, changing regulations and shifting employee expectations, finance firms are rethinking how and where they work.

We help banks, fintech companies, investment firms and asset managers plan their workspace to align with business strategy, regulatory demands, and talent needs. With decades of experience in the UK’s commercial property market, we understand the unique drivers behind real estate decisions in the financial sector, from cost control and compliance to brand image and employee experience.

Why finance companies choose SHB

We understand the commercial drivers behind real estate decisions in the financial sector. Whether you’re a traditional bank consolidating space for operational efficiency, a fintech scaling rapidly and needing flexibility, or an investment firm prioritising ESG credentials and smart building infrastructure, we combine market intelligence with sector expertise to secure the right outcome.

Our advisors work across the City of London, Canary Wharf, Mayfair, Midtown, and beyond – giving finance clients access to the full range of London’s prime office market and key regional hubs.

SHB works with finance organisations at every stage of their workspace journey – from initial search and market analysis through to lease negotiation, relocation, and ongoing space optimisation.

Key considerations for finance sector offices

• Regulatory compliance: Proximity to regulators, data infrastructure, and secure fit-outs
• Brand and client experience: Premium addresses and high-specification interiors
• Cost control: Efficient use of space, favourable lease structures, and dilapidations advice
• ESG and smart buildings: Meeting investor and talent expectations on sustainability
• Hybrid working: Right-sizing space without compromising collaboration or culture
• Talent attraction: Locations and environments that appeal to a competitive workforce

Who we work with

We advise banks, asset managers, investment firms, private equity houses, fintech companies, insurance businesses, and financial advisory firms. From occupiers taking their first London office to corporates restructuring multi-site portfolios, our team delivers strategic, data-led advice.

Key locations for finance company HQs

London’s financial services sector is one of the most dynamic commercial property markets in the world. From global investment banks in Canary Wharf to boutique asset managers in Mayfair and fast-growing fintech firms in the City and Shoreditch, finance businesses of all sizes need office space that reflects their stature, supports their people, and meets their regulatory requirements.

How can we help?

Whether you’re relocating, expanding, or reviewing your current workspace strategy, SHB’s finance sector specialists are ready to help. Get in touch to discuss your requirements.