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International investors own 202,568 properties across England and Wales, with ownership levels remaining stable year-on-year. Hong Kong nationals represent the largest group at 13.8%, while London accounts for one-third of all overseas-owned homes.
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New research from Butterfield Mortgages in the UK, commissioned through Censuswide, reveals that demand for UK property is becoming increasingly global, with brokers now seeing interest from every continent. The prime London mortgage provider conducted an independent survey of 300 UK-based mortgage brokers. It found that over three quarters (77%) have seen demand from non-UK […]
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New research from Butterfield Mortgages Limited in the UK, commissioned through Censuswide, indicates that the majority of UK brokers find it increasingly difficult to secure finance for international clients, with currency fluctuations and a lack of lender appetite among the biggest challenges. The prime London mortgage provider commissioned the independent survey of 300 UK-based mortgage […]
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Recent policy changes and economic shifts are having an impact on international property investors looking at UK-based assets, according to UK brokers. Butterfield in the UK commissioned market research firm Censuswide to conduct an independent survey of 300 UK-based mortgage brokers. Seven in ten (71%) reported seeing greater caution among their overseas clients in anticipation […]
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Recent policy changes and economic shifts are having an impact on international property investors looking at UK-based assets, according to UK brokers.
Butterfield in the UK commissioned market research firm Censuswide to conduct an independent survey of 300 UK-based mortgage brokers. Seven in ten (71%) reported seeing greater caution among their overseas clients in anticipation of the upcoming Autumn Budget, while 73% believe that recent tax changes have reduced the appeal of UK property.
The data also shows that three in four brokers (75%) say their clients now need more support to understand the UK market since Labour came to power in July 2024. Meanwhile, the Bank of England’s base rate continues to be a significant factor in investors’ decision making according to 67% of brokers. More

The potential tie-up would see Elim and its 900 homes across Bristol and Gloucestershire join the Places for People group later this year.
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House prices have surged by 25.2% in Seoul in South Korea, making it the fastest growing prime market in the world. After Seoul comes Tokyo in Japan (16.3%), and Dubai (15.8%) in the United Arab Emirates. Knight Frank, which compared global markets across 46 cities, also noted that these three cities are also the fastest […]
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House prices have surged by 25.2% in Seoul in South Korea, making it the fastest growing prime market in the world.
After Seoul comes Tokyo in Japan (16.3%), and Dubai (15.8%) in the United Arab Emirates.
Knight Frank, which compared global markets across 46 cities, also noted that these three cities are also the fastest growing in the past five years – just in a different order.
Tokyo has seen the biggest five-year uplift (120%), followed by Dubai (107%) and Seoul (81%).
Seoul prices have surged thanks to low interest rates to boost mortgage affordability, investors in Tokyo have been boosted by a weaker Yen, while Dubai has seen an influx of international investors.
Liam Bailey, Knight Frank’s global head of research said: ‘A more complex economic outlook, particularly in the US, has added another layer of uncertainty.

“Strong underlying fundamentals, such as wealth creation and supply constraints in prime districts, will support prices, but a significant acceleration in the market is unlikely in the second half of the year.
“Prime markets are taking a collective breath. The recovery we have seen over recent quarters was aided by the expectation of lower borrowing costs, and with that timeline now pushed out, a cooling in price growth is inevitable.
“We’re seeing a more fragmented market, with some European cities showing surprising strength while former high-flyers in Asia begin to level off.”
London is currently showing a year-on-year reduction of -2.5%, while other markets seeing falling house prices include Hong Kong (14.3%), Guangzhou in China (8.9%), and Toronto in Canada (-6.7%).
Three quarters (75%) of cities saw positive house price growth over the past 12 months, at an average rate of 2.3%. More