Top UK Cities for Property Investment in 2025
Connect UK Auctions highlights seven UK cities it sees as strong prospects for property investors in 2025, based on economic development, rental demand and infrastructure investment.
• Manchester: a dynamic economy and job market, supported by airport expansion and HS2 connectivity, with prices forecast to rise around 6% in 2025. Areas to watch include the Northern Quarter, Salford Quays and Ancoats.
• Birmingham: attracting businesses moving from London thanks to affordability and transport links, with HS2 expected to add further appeal. Values are forecast to rise 5%, with Digbeth, the Jewellery Quarter and Edgbaston singled out.
• Leeds: benefiting from major retail, residential and commercial investment and growing tech and finance sectors, with annual growth of 4 to 6% expected. South Bank, Holbeck Urban Village and Headingley are highlighted.
• Liverpool: known for high yields, with a young population and steady inflow of students and professionals. The Liverpool Waters regeneration is expected to lift long-term values, with the Baltic Triangle, Ropewalks and Everton named.
• Bristol: a highly desirable place to live and work, with a strong economy and limited supply. Growth of 3 to 5% a year is predicted in areas such as Clifton, Harbourside and Bedminster.
• Sheffield: an affordable city with a good quality of life and a growing tech scene, with prices forecast to rise 4%. Kelham Island, Ecclesall Road and the city centre are named.
• Cardiff: buoyed by infrastructure investment and its cultural and sporting draw, with 3 to 5% growth expected in Cardiff Bay, Canton and Roath.
The firm also makes the case for buying at auction, where properties often sell below market value and may include repossessions, homes needing refurbishment and development sites in regeneration areas. Exchange happens on the day, with completion usually within 28 days. It advises researching local markets, viewing in advance and setting a clear budget.
Source: Connect UK Auctions, original article (22 January 2025)
