Category: UK Property

3 reasons to invest in York property: UK’s fastest rental growth

In the first of our series, on why York is an ideal investment location, we focused on the extremely healthy price growth the city is enjoying. The second instalment will look to the burgeoning rental market within the city of York, a market that has taken off in the past 12 months. CBRE’s residential outlook published in August 2015, “British Living: A town and city compendium report”, helped elevate York above many other regional cities as the next hotspot for investment. With its below average unemployment rate and strong rental...

3 reasons to invest in York property: Price growth

The UK remains a fantastic location for investors, due to the combination of a stable economy and continued and increasing demand for property. Though the market remains buoyant and full of opportunity across many regions, some cities are clear standouts and York has firmly earned such a title. In the first of our series of three key reasons to invest in the historical city of York, we focus on the impressive track record of capital growth and the strong potential for further appreciation. York property prices now 8.2% higher than...

Investor guide to the complete history of student property

Student property investment is the UK’s most sought-after asset. It offers the highest yields and the most stable demand. Yet it is not a new phenomenon. Despite its exceptional current investment potential, there are nearly 1,000 years of customer behaviour to inform its future. 1096 Earliest recorded instance of UK universities attracting scholars with the establishment of Oxford University in 1096. It is the first university in the English-speaking world. 1209 University of Cambridge is formed. 1250 By the mid-13th century, it is common practice for private benefactors to establish colleges and students...