subject: Foreign Investors Are Honing In On The Uk To Snap Up The Best Property Deals [print this page] Latest statistics show more and more foreign investors are honing in on the UK to snap up the best property deals, instead of places like France and Germany with here having more money invested into the property market in the last three months of last year alone. Research outlined that that the UK was the most active market in Europe in December 2011 and January 2012, a total of "'4.9 billion (4.06 billion) was invested in the UK housing market in these two months. Seems it"s not all doom and gloom after all, but why are overseas investors so keen on investing their funds into the British property market? Foreign investors spent more money in the period than British investors with an overall share of 53 per cent or property investments.
A combination between the prospect of impressive returns on their investment, the high demand of affordable and attractive properties and the British attitude to work and home provides foreign investors with maximum potential when buying in the UK.
1. Affordable living is in high demand
The UK has a distinct need for affordable properties built to quality standards, the nature of these builds are attracting various investors keen on making high returns on investments. The key quality attracting buyers is quality homes, at reasonable rates that are in keep with our life styles, low rents that equal poor standards simply aren"t appealing, and at the other end of the scale, high rents that don"t translate into the standard of property also don"t get investors piling in the pounds. With the recent, controversial amendments to benefit payment regulations, never before has there been such a desperate need for comfortable and affordable living.
2. Plenty of sought after locations.
London will always attract investors, but cities throughout the UK offer plenty of financial gain for those wishing to invest. Major hubs of financial growth and attractions, such as Liverpool, Manchester and Edinburgh are key competition to the capital, as investors monitor economic growth and those areas with plenty of potential for the future.
3. Great returns on investment, even with rented properties.
The high demand for quality living, affordable prices, and the turmoil surrounding house prices, means that rented properties ticking the right boxes have a consistent flow of profit. Property investors in the buy-to-let market yield quick and impressive returns and the profits maintain as tenants settle into rented living.
4. Commuting Vs. City Living
Long commute? Or extortionate living costs? A survey by FreshStart Living concluded the majority would prefer to spend more on rent and less on travel. Key Worker Homes are the obvious answer, with simple yet effective accommodation providing affordable living and short travelling distance into work.
5. A safe bet for investment returns.
PropertyEU suggested that property investors continue to seek out markets that will continue to provide them with safe profit, and continuous return on investment, most of which are looking to the UK for a such a safe bet. The UK provides overseas investors with a financial return on profit with longevity.
