Insights
Our effective blend of public sector know-how and private sector expertise with commercial acumen means we have the necessary knowledge, skills and tools to enhance operational efficiency of estates, while improving talent retention and environmental practices.
Blogs More blog posts from our expert team
Our own subject matter experts share their insights and experiences across a range of industry topics, from property technology and smarter ways of working, to employee experiences and talent retention.
How the public office estate is the engine room for Civil Service transformation
At this year’s UK Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) we stood alongside our public and private sector partners and asked the hard questions about the future of the UK’s built environment.
Scaling sustainability: Transforming the Civil Service office estate for a net zero future
Ahead of UKREiiF 2026 Fallon Horan-Swords, Deputy Director of Workplace Project Delivery, reflects on the GPA’s net zero journey.
Chief Executive Mark Bourgeois on the People Property Place Podcast
Our Chief Executive Mark Bourgeois recently sat down with Matthew Watts on the People Property Place Podcast to talk about the Government Property Agency’s mission to deliver a smaller, better, greener government office estate across the UK.
Building a greener future together: your guide to our Net Zero Programme
LED lights being fitted, solar panels appearing on our buildings’ rooftops, and new biodiversity initiatives are all visible signs of our Net Zero Programme in action. But what does ‘Net…
Case studies More case studies on our projects and programmes
Our proven ability to deliver successful results continues to strengthen our position as a leading property expert. We continue to build on these successes as we strive to be a partner and employer of choice.
Quay House, Peterborough: Providing great places to work
This project profile details the development of Quay House in Peterborough as the GPA's first new-build Government Hub.
22-26 Whitehall: Protecting heritage, boosting productivity
Find out more about the transformation of the historic Grade I listed Ripley Building into a modern, flexible workspace for the Department of Science, Innovation and Technology.
23 Stephenson Street, Birmingham: Fostering a community
This case study documents the transformation of Birmingham, 23 Stephenson Street from a disused retail space into a modern, multi-department Government Hub.
News More news stories from us
All the headlines covering announcements and updates from the GPA.
‘Notable benefits for the government’: 2025/26 review of the Government Property Agency published
Fourteen government buildings were closed last year, contributing to £43.1 million in savings across the government estate in the past year.
A world-first in providing ‘exceptional workplace experiences’
Our Birmingham hub has become the first public sector building in the world to retain a coveted quality mark.
Raising the standard: The GPA sets out new office design guidance
NEW guidelines have been published by the Government Property Agency (GPA) as it continues its mission to create smaller, better and greener offices.
Reports More of our reports
Dig deeper into the GPA with our corporate reports or something more focused on our subject matter expertise.
Our Business Plans
Our Business Plans summarise the progress we made during each financial year while articulating our ambition for the year ahead.
Our Annual Report and Accounts
Our Annual Report and Accounts presents a fair and robust overview of the previous year's reporting period.
Our Environment, Social and Governance Report
We place great emphasis on Environment, Social and Governance (ESG). Our ESG Report discloses information covering environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and corporate governance.