July 14, 2026

With a lothappening both in the Gulf and in the UK, we’ve been fielding a number of enquiries from clients and prospective buyers pondering whether it is better to buy property in the UAE or in the UK.

Our answer?

It depends.

It depends on your personal circumstances: your timeframes, the aim and context of your investment – whether it is to fund something specific like education or retirement –  your appetite for risk and, and, and…There are lots of factors to consider.

April 30, 2026

Over the past month, events across the region have reminded all of us how quickly the global backdrop can shift and how important perspective, resilience and long-term thinking really are. From our base in Dubai, we have seen that same spirit reflected in the market itself. While investors have naturally taken time to assess changing conditions, the underlying strengths of the UAE: stability, ambition, world-class infrastructure and global connectivity, remain firmly in place. As we move forward, our focus stays clear, helping clients navigate change with confidence, while staying alert to the opportunities that periods of uncertainty often create.

April 24, 2026

Liverpool, the city of music. Birthplace of the Beatles. And this mix of energy, optimism and renewal still runs through the city today. From the Waterfront to the Knowledge Quarter, it’s the city’s property market that is now hitting the high notes with certain postcodes and neighbourhoods offering exceptional gross yields over 9% – making the city a chart topper in the UK investment scene.

March 19, 2026

For investors with an international property portfolio, Europe offers a wide range of mature real estate markets. However, many of the traditional investment centres have, for various reasons, either become less appealing or perhaps lack the room to grow that somewhere like Berlin does.

February 26, 2026

With lending rates steadily falling, February signals a period of readiness for investors targeting opportunities across the UK and European property markets.

January 26, 2026

If you haven’t been to Berlin, you should. It remains one of the most exciting and atmospheric European cities to visit. If anything, a visit will help you understand why it’s one of the fastest growing capital cities in the EU; 4 million inhabitants by 2040, demonstrating a population growth of 10% during the decade 2014-2024.

January 15, 2026

Discover the key property investment markets for 2026 – Berlin, UK, Thailand & UAE. Explore opportunities and upcoming developments to grow your portfolio.

December 04, 2025

A major hub for tourism, attracting guests from all over the globe Thailand is a top, if not the best all-round performer for property investors looking for branded residences.

November 27, 2025

According to Knight Frank’s most recent Wealth Report, branded residences are the third-most sought-after real estate sector investment amongst HNWIs and Family Offices, behind the Living Sectors and Industrial/Logistics.

November 27, 2025

A concise breakdown of the 2025 UK Autumn Budget and what it means for property investors. No major tax changes were announced—discover the key takeaways and market implications.

November 21, 2025

Explore potential Autumn Budget changes and their impact on overseas buyers, plus The RPA Group’s take on whether the UK remains a strong investment market.

October 08, 2025

Thinking of short-lets to boost your ROI? See our worked example in the UK’s most searched Airbnb location, Brighton & Hove, and learn how they work.

September 01, 2025

UK housing supply is at record lows with supply shortages forecast to peak by 2027. Read our August property update to understand the likely implications of this for the UK housing market.

Read our full blog for the complete analysis.

August 22, 2025

Compare commercial property vs residential property investment UK to discover which offers better returns, lower risk, and long-term growth potential.

August 12, 2025

Savills releases upgraded growth forecasts for UK property investors. Highlighting positive growth trends and key investment opportunities. How regional markets like the North West are set to outperform and what this means for UK property investors.

August 08, 2025

Discover why Central Birmingham is attracting property investors in 2025. Learn how regeneration, infrastructure growth, and strong forecasts make it a prime UK buy-to-let location.

August 05, 2025

Get the latest insights into the UK mortgage market. Learn about current interest rates, economic factors, and how they impact property investors.

July 31, 2025

Discover the latest UK property market update for July, and why the UK is now a classic buyer's market. Learn how domestic demand shapes trends and where investors can find the best UK property opportunities by focusing on location.

July 23, 2025

Discover why village properties in London are attracting investors seeking quiet living appeal, strong demand, and long-term capital growth.

July 16, 2025

Discover why Nine Elms outperforms London’s Golden Postcodes with higher rental yields and strong growth, making it a smart UK property investment in 2025.

July 01, 2025

Discover the latest UK property market update for June. With buyer demand up, house prices growing, and investor activity steady, find out why the UK remains a reliable choice for property investment.

June 20, 2025

In this blog, we’ll break down everything you need to know to make an informed decision about your buy-to-let mortgage. From choosing the right lender to understanding international tax implications and legal requirements, we’ll guide you through the process step by step. Whether you’re investing in a bustling urban market or a serene vacation rental, this guide will help you find a mortgage that aligns with your goals and maximizes your returns.

June 02, 2025

Looking back over the last few years, property investors are allowed a moment to congratulate themselves; inflation over 10%, mortgages at nearly 7%, punitive tax measures – how did we cope? The hard truth is, if you have been able to make the numbers work for you over the last two to three years, then you’re in a good position and the numbers can only get better. As we alluded in the opening, we’re seeing signs of full sun in the financial markets:

May 21, 2025

Discover the best places to buy and invest in UK property in 2025. Explore top investment areas and opportunities for maximum returns.

May 7, 2025

Discover the best areas to invest in London and surrounding areas in 2025. Explore top neighbourhoods, growth hotspots, and where to invest in London for strong returns.

May 2, 2025

With interest rates continuing to come down and lenders now slashing mortgage rates in the face of US tariffs, demand for London property is on the rise again. London is a safe, secure and an attractive investment for international property investors. This month, we even saw two-year fixed mortgages fall below the rates for five-year fixes. More advantageous lending rates are welcome to investors but they’re not the whole story.

May 1, 2025

Understand non-resident tax on UK property, including property tax laws, buy-to-let taxes, and UK property tax for foreigners in this essential investor guide.

April 09, 2025

UK real estate remains one of the safest investment choices available today. Strong legal protections, consistent demand and resilient market fundamentals make it an attractive option for both domestic and overseas property investors. Let’s unpick this further.

March 10, 2025

Get the latest UK property market update for February 2025. Discover UK as a safe, steady and unremarkable news; the kind of comfort you get from a meal at your mother’s table, a reassurance that somewhere in the world it is business as usual, that everything is going to be just fine.

March 3, 2025

Discover the lasting impact of Brexit on the UK property market. Explore trends in prices, foreign investment, regulations, and rental demand in a post-Brexit UK.

February 25, 2025

Discover the average buy-to-let yield for properties in the UK and explore profitable property investment strategies to effectively maximise your returns.

February 11, 2025

Explore the best investment opportunities London has to offer. Discover why the city's thriving property market makes it a prime location for investors.

February 7, 2025

Get the latest UK property market update for January 2025. Discover growth trends, investment hotspots, currency advantages, and top buy-to-let opportunities. 

January 22, 2025

Explore why Birmingham remains a top choice for UK property investment. Discover affordable property, high rental yields, and unmatched growth potential.

December 13, 2024

Follow our Business Development Manager as they narrate their firsthand experience visiting key property developments in Manchester, Birmingham, and London. Gain unique insights into these top UK investment opportunities and learn why they’re transforming the real estate landscape.

December 04, 2024

Discover the latest insights on UK house prices, which are rising at their fastest rate in two years. Explore the factors driving the growth and what it means for the housing market in 2024.

November 20, 2024

New forecasts from Savills and JLL predict strong growth in the UK housing market over the next five years. Discover why now is the ideal time to invest in the UK.

November 1, 2024

The first ever UK budget delivered by a woman was, regardless of your politics, a historic moment however what interested us most was the implications of the UK Autumn budget…

October 30,2024

Buying property in the UK can be an exciting yet complex process. This guide will take you through the essential steps and tips you need to navigate the property market successfully.

October 14, 2024

Rents continue to rise as supply problems persist, average national rents rose 8.4% in the year to August 2024. There are 25% less properties available for rent in 2024…

October 09, 2024

Property investment in the UK has long been a favored strategy for building wealth, offering both steady rental income and potential capital appreciation...

October 04, 2024

After a few months of cautious optimism, the UK property market appears to be picking up pace with September seeing the fastest annual house price growth in two years…

September 30, 2024

We break down eligibility, interest rates, and the documents required for a smooth property purchase in this explainer of how the mortgage process work for overseas investors.

September 17, 2024

Yes, absolutely. The UK property market remains one of the most popular locations for foreigners – or non UK residents – to buy property and markets like London…

September 11 , 2024

Navigating the UK property market can be daunting, especially for new investors. The jargon and terms can often feel like a different language. As dedicated agents…

September 05, 2024

As the summer draws to a close, schools begin their Autumn terms and we head back to the office ever seeking that elusive work/life balance, so too do we bring news…

July 31, 2024

The UK housing market has responded positively to the election of a new Labour government led by Sir Keir Starmer. Property values continue to rise modestly…

July 02, 2024

As election fever reaches its pinnacle in the UK this week, we bring you our monthly update of what’s going on in the UK property market this month.

June 05, 2024

May has certainly been an eventful month, in the last few weeks we’ve seen tons of positive news spilling out about the state of the UK property market…

May 21, 2024

Falls in the cost of debt and an improving economic outlook have created more capacity for house price growth” announced Savills at the beginning of May…

May 02, 2024

And so we find ourselves in May already, the most popular time of the year to buy and sell a home in the UK. And what does the latest market data from the UK housing market tell us?

April 26, 2024

So far in 2024 we’ve been advising clients that now is best time to buy UK investment property. The latest data released this month (March) looks like that window of opportunity is closing…..

April 02, 2024

Like the spring flowers pushing up through the earth, house prices are rising and like the April showers falling from the sky, mortgage rates are coming down.

March 27, 2024

What’s going on in the UK mortgage market at the moment? Here’s a quick summary on what to expect if you’re looking for a mortgage for a UK buy-to-let property in March 2024.

March 18, 2024

London’s population is expanding, the city expected to house 9.8 million people by 2043, a 10% increase on its present level. Obviously, those people will need places to live.

March 8, 2024

Jeremy Hunt, the Chancellor of the Exchequer delivered his Spring Budget yesterday, March 6, widely expected to be his last before the General Election later this year.

March 4, 2024

This might be the most important update you read this year, for whilst the headlines shout about inflexible inflation and the marginal gains (or not) of mortgage rates.

February 27, 2024

This month, a study by the FT declared Britain may need up to 300k MORE new homes per year ABOVE its current annual delivery (234,400 in 2023)…

February 20, 2024

We have reached the bottom of the affordability correction and are already back on an upward trajectory,” posted a Berlin-based real estate agent in early January.

February 9, 2024

By 2028, rents in the UK cities of Birmingham and Manchester are expected to increase by 21.5%, say Savills on their present levels. This is ONTOP of Manchester’s 20% increase in rents…

February 7, 2024

Inflation is easing, lending rates are dropping which means that buying off-plan property is the perfect opportunity to take further advantage of these market conditions.

February 2, 2024

Manchester is the youngest city in the UK, a mecca for Millennials if you will, with an average age of 33 - the UK average age circles 40. Enjoying a media consensus .

February 1, 2024

Signs of spring are flourishing across the UK this month. And just like the snowdrops that are pushing through the cold winter earth to enjoy a bit of sun on their face…

December 06, 2023

If you place great stock in media headlines, then it’s been a funny old year for the UK property market. Alarmist titles, negative month-on-month comparisons…

November 17, 2023

UK’s inflation rate dropped to 4.6% meaning if you are in the happy position to have cash to invest, there is a significant buying opportunity now. With financial markets…

November 14, 2023

Following the launch of RPA's most recent investment property in Berlin, we have been inundated with questions from people who are interested to explore the market…

November 9, 2023

As the interest rate situation improves, we anticipate a swift rebound in demand and a subsequent rise in property prices. In the meantime, the combination of increasing rents…

October 31, 2023

We start this month’s update with interesting news from a survey of GCC-based investors, that will no doubt appeal to our readers. ‘The GCC Investment Barometer’….

October 11, 2023

Imagine this… you’ve bought a new build apartment in Berlin. You hold onto it for the next 10 years throughout which you profit from being a landlord in one of the most competitive rental markets in Europe.

October 2, 2023

With interest rates hitting a 13-year high in the UK, investors are looking increasingly favorably on Germany’s historically low-interest lending. Currently, we’re seeing clients with mortgages fixed for 10 years…..

September 29,2023

No capital gains tax within Germany on sales of properties owned for 10 years or more! (A capital gains tax of 25% is applied, if you sell after less than 10 years, subject to certain exclusions.)

September 28, 2023

They say a year is a long time in politics, less so, perhaps, in economics, where - can you believe it - this month marks a year since everyone’s favourite mini-budget (not) sent the housing market…

September 26, 2023

It's fair to say it has enjoyed a renaissance since the end of the Cold War and now after years of strategic investment in its transport infrastructure, housing market and embedding forward-focused industries like tech…..

September 11,2023

Serviced apartments, also known as extended stay apartments, are fully furnished units that offer amenities and services similar to that of a hotel. They can be let out for both short term and long-term rents to tourists …..

September 08, 2023

One of the UK's most famous and storied cities, Leeds has many sides to it. Well known as a party town (you can always have a good night out in Leeds), it is also famous for its excellent universities…..

August 31, 2023

The August market might be best summed up as being out with sensationalism and in with stability offering plenty of good news for UK landlords. The UK government has promised to ditch the requirement…..

July 31, 2023

UK economists were pleasantly surprised this month when the rate of inflation eased, confounding expectations. June’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) figures saw inflation fall to its lowest level in a year to 7.9%…..

July 28, 2023

A few weeks ago the Renters Reform Bill created a lot of headlines with its first reading in Parliament on 17th May. Billed to “bring in a better deal for renters.”

July 18, 2023

Single Family Rental (SFR), also called Single Family Housing (SFH), is the fastest growing real estate asset class in the UK SFR units are new-build houses (as opposed to apartments) in suburban areas.

July 12, 2023

Described as the North of England’s largest renewal project, Crown View is the flagship 37-storey tower in Manchester’s lauded regeneration of Victoria Riverside; an effective extension to the city centre.

July 6, 2023

This is a perennial question for UK landlords and one that’s very topical at the moment against the backdrop of a record-breaking UK rental market. This month the average rent in London (based on traditional ASTs)

June 30, 2023

Although inflation went down in May it didn’t ease off as much as the Bank of England hoped and so this month, another increase in the base rate, taking it to 5%

June 23, 2023

It is a remarkable time to be a London landlord – and these recently published facts and figures show just how remarkable.Since the last census in 2011, the number of people renting in London has DOUBLED.

June 5, 2023

Over the last seven years London has experienced a house price growth of 12% - a modest increase in comparison with, say, for example, Wales where house prices have increased by a whopping 46% over the same period.

May 30, 2023

Largescale sites of regeneration tend to be classified as having over 1,000 homes. Hendon Waterside, our current new launch fronting the Welsh Harp Reservoir in NW9 will provide 2,000 homes when it’s completed…..

May 26, 2023

UK annual inflation slid to 8.7% from April to April – the first time it’s dropped below double figures in eight months. It stood at 10.1% in March. The fall has been attributed to a drop in the wholesale gas price …..

May 12, 2023

This is a question we are asked on a regular basis, and our first response is that it depends on your financial circumstances and what you’re aiming to achieve. Let’s look at the pros and cons...

May 10, 2023

House prices rose again in the UK in April, a monthly change of +0.2% from March with an annual change of 1.7%. Rightmove commented on the UK being a “more settled market” now than those of the pandemic years…..

May 01, 2023

House prices rose again in the UK in April, a monthly change of +0.2% from March making that an annual change of 1.7%. Rightmove commented on the UK being a “more settled market” with Savill’s…..

24 April 2023

HS2 will have a monumental effect on the Birmingham property market, undisputed. But as a property investor, should you invest now or later, once the HS2 trains are running?

10 April 2023

Going back to basics to look at why buy-to-let property investors from across the globe want to own UK investment property. What about the UK market specifically that continues to attract global investors?

02 April 2023

A wise man once said investing was not about timing the market but about time in the market. Whether it be shares or property, repeat studies show how investors who try to time the market lose out by suffering …..

March 29, 2023

Are you thinking of investing in a UK buy-to-let property? Do you find yourself overwhelmed by choice - what type of property to buy, in which city, and on what street? Is this indecision hampering your ability to act?