UK
Long-term capital appreciation of residential property in the UK has consistently exceeded yields of 7% pa
London continues to be the top destination for residential property investment, even though the yields are lower than the national average at circa 3% pa
Residential property in the UK has outperformed both commercial property and stocks over the past 30 years
October 2012 saw an 18% increase in new buyers – the biggest increase since December 2009 – demonstrating the renewed confidence in the market and increased borrowing availability
October 2012 also witnessed a 12% increase in the number of new properties being placed on the market – the biggest increase since April 2011
Chartered surveyors expect the interest in UK properties to rise from 18% to 25%
The North East of England and the Midlands have experienced the most increase in new purchases, with other areas following closely
At the end of 2012, purchase prices were climbing on average by 7% – a figure that is set to steadily rise in 2013
Facts & Figures
| Capital: | London |
| Co-ordinates: | 51°30′N 0°7′W |
| Area: | 243,610 km2 |
| Population: | 62,262,000 |
| Currency: | Pound sterling (GBP) |
| Time Zone: | GMT |
| Language: | English |
| New York Flight Time: | 8 Hours |
| Avg Annual Temp.: | 17°C |
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