Why Invest in the UK?
The UK offers investors in property unparalleled returns, strong capital appreciation and generous rental yields.
The UK is renowned for its investor friendly environment, offering both political and economic stability. The UK remains a key influence in global markets and its relations with international partners remains central to its economic outlook.
The UK has long been one of the most profitable locations for domestic and international investors.Therefore, we truly believe the UK continues to remain an attractive destination for global investors, providing a profitable and safe haven for investors.
There are numerous lucrative investment opportunities in the UK, however obtaining expert guidance and networks is key to acquiring a good investment which provides great returns.
London
London is a cosmopolitan global city, consisting of a conglomerate of boroughs, which vary in property prices and character greatly.
Since 2009 London has witnessed the fastest property growth in the UK, three-times faster than the wider UK. However, since 2016, London has encountered a slow down, driven by uncertainty around Brexit. However, now that there is clarity around Brexit, there is optimism in the market symptomised by an influx of investment which is set to continue.
Property prices will continue to rise steadily in London due to several important factors. London’s population has been growing by 100,000 a year for the past two decades and that trend is expected to endure. London also continues to suffer from a shortage of new homes this presents an opportunity for investors.
Furthermore, the arrival of Crossrail will bring an additional 1.5 million people within a 45-minute journey time of London, making many areas far more commutable. Areas with Crossrail links will see a sharp uplift in property prices.
Northern Powerhouse
The "Northern Powerhouse" consisting of cities such as Manchester, Liverpool and Leeds offer exceptional rental yields and capital growth. Recently the North West has attracted more foreign investment than any other area outside London.
LIVERPOOL
Liverpool is currently undergoing exciting Regeneration. After the completion of Liverpool ONE, the largest open-air shopping centre in the UK, a £5.5 billion redevelopment of Liverpool’s waterfront the Liverpool Waters Project has become the focus. This development will result in new residential, commercial and cultural spaces transforming the city.
Liverpool is one of the highest-performing property investment areas in the UK achieving high rental yields combined with property price rises of almost 15% over the last five years.
MANCHESTER
Manchester is one of the most exciting places to live and work today, with a rapidly growing population mainly of young professionals desiring to reside in the city centre. The city centre population is predicted to grow by 125,000 by 2025, the second-fastest growing city in the country.
The city is an attractive destination for businesses, many of UK's leading companies have a presence here including the BBC. Media City in Manchester, an exciting regeneration around the old docklands has become hub for creative, digital and media companies. Manchester has become the commercial and economic capital of the North West.
The modern transport infrastructure in Manchester from Manchester Metrolink to the confirmed HS2 plans is further adding to the investment potential of this city.
Manchester is one of the UK's stand-out locations for property investment. A study by HSBC revealed that Manchester is the second-best location in the UK for property investment. House prices are predicted to grow by 22.8% between 2018 and 2022 in Manchester, whilst rents will rise by 17.6% in the same period.
LEEDS
Leeds is a key destination within the Northern powerhouse and one of the best places to invest in property UK 2020. The Leeds population is growing seven times faster than London’s. There is also a commitment of £7 billion of development in the pipeline.
The regeneration of the South Bank area in Leeds will be one of the most significant transformations the city has seen in 100 years. South Bank will double the size of Leeds city centre, providing over 35,000 jobs and 8,000 homes.
Property prices have risen by 211% since 2000, House prices are predicted to grow in Leeds by 19.9% and rents will grow 18.8% by 2022.
Midlands
Birmingham, the heart of the midlands, is home to one of the UK’s largest cities and is experiencing a rapidly growing population combined with significant investment and regeneration makes Birmingham an attractive proposition for investors. Global businesses such as HSBC, Deutsche Bank and PWC are choosing to relocate their headquarters here. The city also won the bid to host the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
There is the Big City Plan, a 20-year masterplan creating thousands of new households, 65,000 square metres of public space, and 1.5 million square metres of new floorspace. All of this is projected to generate 50,000 new jobs and £2.1bn for the economy annually.
Birmingham will also benefit from the upcoming HS2 high-speed railway, connecting the city with London and Manchester at much reduced journey times and provide another significant economic boost.
House prices are predicted to grow by 15.9% and rental growth by 13.1% by 2022.