What does 2015 hold in store for property investors? Property Frontiers reveals all!
- 85% of UK property investors to expand portfolios over next 5 years (The Property Hub)
- Manchester, Liverpool, Oxfordshire and Northern Ireland are the domestic markets to watch in 2015 (Property Frontiers)
- Dublin, Barcelona and Africa set to tempt overseas investors (Property Frontiers)
What a year 2014 was for property investment! Then UK buy-to-let market flourished like never before and specialist property investment company Property Frontiers was right at the heart of the boom, offering clients a wide range of leading buy-to-let opportunities, from luxury apartments in Oxfordshire to perfect commuter homes in Harrow on the Hill.
Building on the success of 2014, 2015 already looks set to be another exciting year both for Property Frontiers and for the sector as a whole. According to a survey from The Property Hub, an impressive 85% of UK property investors are planning to expand their property portfolios in the next five years. With 2015 kicking off this substantial period of expansion for the UK property investment sector, the opportunities are boundless, as Property Frontiers’ Chief Executive Ray Withers explains,
“We’re seeing more and more property investors turning to the UK to make their money. UK buy-to-let property was one of the investment highlights of 2014 and it looks set to be even stronger in 2015. This asset class is perfect for investors with varying sums of capital, thanks to the range of properties and locations available. It means that buy-to-let investment properties have attracted everyone from investors with just that one property in their portfolio to large-scale buyers with an array of homes.”
Property Frontiers will be starting the year with the completion of construction work at its Trinity Court site in the heart of Oxford, where investment in the apartments begins at just £187,500. Then as the year progresses they plan to reveal a number of new buy-to-let opportunities, all with the Property Frontiers signature combination of excellent location and high spec finish. It’s a combo that the company has found works extremely well – it appeals to clients as an investment prospect and young professionals love to rent such homes, providing stable, long-term income for investors.
Every year, Property Frontiers publishes its predictions for the coming 12 months and 2015 is no exception. The focus in the predictions for 2015 remains on the UK market, as buy-to-let opportunities there are still far from reaching their peak.
The recent Platinum Property Partners survey found that some 23% of landlords plan to expand their portfolio by one more property in 2015 alone, while 14% will be looking to increase it by two more. The potential in this sector remains huge. In particular, Northern Ireland, Oxfordshire, Liverpool and Manchester will be the markets to watch in 2015. While other cities will also offer some excellent opportunities, these four are likely to be the investment hotspots of the year, according to the expert analysts at Property Frontiers.
Looking overseas, both Dublin and Barcelona present interesting prospects so far as property investment is concerned in 2015 while outside of Europe, Africa probably offers the best overseas opportunities. Property Frontiers has a structured agricultural investment opportunity in Senegal, for example, which offers expected returns of 239% over five years.
Property investment in Africa is also likely to be big news this year. Growth in middle class households, fuelled by the growth of Africa’s mining and agriculture industries, is leading to a shift in the housing market, while high end accommodation in cities such as Kampala and Luanda is experiencing unprecedented demand.
One thing is certain for 2015 – wherever the best property investment opportunities are, Property Frontiers will be there leading the field.
For further details, contact Property Frontiers, register to receive the 2015 predictions report or call the team on +44 1865 202 700.