Half of Chinese property buyers delay UK deals until after EU vote

London

HALF of Chinese investors are holding back from buying property in Britain until after the country's referendum on EU membership, a survey showed on Wednesday, though a quarter say they are more eager to complete purchases before the vote.

A total of 51 per cent of the 411 Chinese property professionals and investors surveyed by juwai.com, the largest real estate portal that targets Chinese buyers looking abroad, said the June 23 vote had made them hold back from deals.