{"id":12442,"date":"2018-02-06T10:10:24","date_gmt":"2018-02-06T10:10:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.benhams.com\/news\/?p=12442"},"modified":"2025-07-29T11:22:55","modified_gmt":"2025-07-29T10:22:55","slug":"london-remains-top-location-foreign-property-investment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.benhams.com\/news\/landlords\/london-remains-top-location-foreign-property-investment\/","title":{"rendered":"London remains top location for foreign property investment"},"content":{"rendered":"

In a recent survey by the Association of Foreign Investors in Real Estate, its members have voted London as the top global location\u00a0for foreign property investment, up from third place last year.<\/p>\n

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The members of the Association of Foreign Investors in Real Estate make up the largest international institutional real estate investors in the world, counting for an estimated $2 trillion worth of global property investment.<\/p>\n

Despite fears around the impact of Brexit in 2017, confidence in London\u2019s property market remains high<\/a>, with the UK, specifically London, also having the most active property market in Europe during the first quarter of 2017.<\/p>\n

The reasons for this confidence are multiple; \u00a0stability, capital appreciation, an internationally favourable time zone, a stable rule of law and the global English language. The UK also holds a particular appeal for overseas parents wishing to give their children the very best education<\/a>, alongside the potential benefits of capital growth when investing in property for the duration of the child\u2019s stay. \u00a0This asset can then be used to provide rental income thereafter.<\/p>\n

The weaker pound has also seen foreign investors getting more for their money, providing additional property investment opportunities<\/a> for savvy investors.<\/p>\n

This survey echoes the findings of the latest Global Cities report<\/a> which compares the cost of employing 100 staff, and renting the necessary office space, in different countries around the world. \u00a0London costs 25% less than New York (US$ 6,938,000 per year) and 13% less than Hong Kong (US$ 5,964,990). It\u2019s just another reason why London is fast-becoming known as the world\u2019s capital city.<\/p>\n

The UK as a whole is seen as a stable market, moving to fourth position from fifth last year in the votes for which country offered the most stable and secure real estate investment opportunities.<\/p>\n

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It\u2019s a view that is shared by our investor clients with us during our frequent Director trips and visits to our international offices.<\/a> During property seminars and private client meetings, we share the latest on London\u2019s rental market including the upcoming property hotspots and trends<\/a>, plus changes to UK tax laws and legislation.<\/p>\n

If you would like to get regular updates from our property experts and Directors, including our monthly London rental market report, simply click here to sign up.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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