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Singapore, Asian investors branch out of London to other UK homes

High entry costs and tax burden on pricier London homes driving them to shift focus elsewhere

Fiona Lam
Published Sun, Mar 13, 2022 · 09:50 PM

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    MORE individual investors from Singapore and other Asian markets are growing their presence in other UK housing markets outside of London's prime areas.

    High entry costs and the increased tax burden on pricier residential property in the capital city have driven some East Asian and South-east Asian investors - who traditionally buy in London - to shift their focus to other UK cities such as Manchester, Liverpool and Birmingham in recent years.

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