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Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds lead UK property market recovery with increasing prices and investment activity, defying national trends.
While London and southern England continue to experience subdued property market conditions, cities in northern England are showing remarkable signs of recovery, with Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds posting their strongest quarterly performance in over two years.
Manchester: Property prices increased by 8.2% year-on-year, driven by strong demand from young professionals and continued commercial investment in the city center. The Northern Powerhouse initiative continues to attract businesses and residents.
Liverpool: The city saw a 6.7% price increase, with the Baltic Triangle and Albert Dock areas leading growth. Liverpool's designation as a UNESCO City of Music has boosted cultural tourism and residential demand.
Leeds: With a 7.1% price increase, Leeds benefits from its growing financial services sector and excellent transport connections to London via high-speed rail.
Several factors are contributing to this northern renaissance:
Affordability: Average property prices in these cities remain 40-60% lower than London equivalents, offering better value for both owner-occupiers and investors.
Rental Yields: Northern cities offer superior rental yields, with Manchester averaging 6-8% compared to London's 3-4%.
Infrastructure Investment: Significant government and private investment in transport infrastructure, including HS2 connections and local transport improvements.
Property analysts are optimistic about continued growth in northern markets:
Population Growth: These cities are experiencing net population inflows as people seek better quality of life and lower living costs.
Economic Development: Continued growth in tech, financial services, and creative industries is creating high-paying jobs and driving housing demand.
Government Support: The "Levelling Up" agenda continues to direct investment and development opportunities to these regions.
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