The FTSE 100 closed higher on Wednesday, rising 32.78 points, or 0.3%, to finish at 10,461.63.
The index's gain was driven by strength in property stocks and housebuilders, which offset a broad slump in mining equities as industrial metals prices fell.
6 billion unsolicited all-share bid from US giant Prologis, arguing the offer significantly undervalued the business.
The rally in real estate was anchored by the ongoing takeover saga involving UK logistics landlord Segro.
The company recently rejected a £12.6 billion unsolicited all-share bid from US giant Prologis, arguing the offer significantly undervalued the business.
This development has injected volatility and buying interest into the property sector, lifting the broader index despite weakness elsewhere.
In contrast, the mining and energy sectors weighed on performance.