News Update: Political turmoil, stamp duty issues and Brexit have an effect on the housing market in the UK this year. Yet, house prices are still on the rise, with the average price of a UK home now 10% above the Aug 2007 peak at £219,266. This is 42% higher than the low point of £154,663 in April 2009 according to Halifax. So, where is the top 5 places to invest in the UK now for great returns?
The key to finding the best places to invest is by observing the infrastructural changes and investments that go into a particular area. We have constantly stressed the importance of this factor to many investors as investments into an area indicate potential developments and expansion, as well as possible job creation. This will increase the number of people coming into an area, which will, in turn, increase the demand for housing. Simple economics dictate that with the increase in demand — especially if the demand overrides supply — comes an increase in price for the entity in demand.
A recent article published on a news site in the UK has identified the top Here are the top 5 places to invest in the UK in 2017, according to Express.co.uk, a news website in the UK.
Liverpool
Pricing across Liverpool is expected to rise as the city undergoes several housing regeneration schemes including the Liverpool docks. The L1 postcode is a great example – house prices have risen by a whopping 41.2%!
Meanwhile, the student population in Liverpool has given the city the second highest rental yields in the UK, just behind Manchester, due to the combination of low house prices and high rental values. Clearly, student investment is particularly profitable in this city.
Salford, Manchester
Over 60,000 people work in the creative and digital industries in Greater Manchester, and that number is forecast to grow by 27% by 2034. What’s important to note also, is the 70,000 students who come to the city each term, with Salford being the popular option to rent. Yields are higher than London and the arrival of the HS2 will add to this appeal.
Just in case you didn’t already know, many corporations have moved their headquarters to Manchester; ITV and BBC have now set up base in Salford. The recent £1 billion investment into Salford MediaCityUK only goes to affirm Manchester as the biggest tech and creative centre outside London.
Croydon
This London borough has enjoyed a resurgence in its reputation in recent years. Croydon has fast become the “Silicon Valley of the South” with over 1,000 new start-ups coming to surface. The introduction of Boxpark and the upcoming Westfield shopping centre will further increase investment into this area.
Many first-time buyers are already flocking to the area and prices are believed to have risen by 20 per cent in 2016 according to Rightmove figures, the highest rise in the UK. Nonetheless, prices still sit about £185,000 below the capital’s average, but demand is expected to increase, as is the price!
Basingstoke
Basingstoke has a thriving employment sector attracting global companies like Sony and Barclays, and with 66% of its residents working in the town itself. It also enjoys the highest concentration of digital businesses compared to overall businesses in all of the UK. That, and the upcoming regeneration and redevelopment projects in the area is sure to increase Basingstoke’s stock.
Wood Green
Situated just west of Tottenham, Wood Green’s house prices are considerably more modest than those in areas around it such as Muswell Hill and Crouch End. Prices in Wood Green is expected to rise, thanks to the targeted £3.5 billion investment to revitalise the town centre and the redevelopment of over 25 sites to facilitate more restaurants and cafes. Wood Green is also a hotspot zone for Crossrail 2 as connectivity is beefed up. Transportation transit points normally beef up the housing area closest to it.
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