As the options for UK property investment change on a regular basis, this page will be updated to provide you with an overview of some of the current developments available to clients.

Please see these articles for information on property investing:

How to invest in UK property without stress

UK property Investment – 10 reasons why it makes sense

This corporate video features me talking about why UK property makes sense as an investment and why you should talk to me at Holborn. It’s less than three minutes long so a quick watch.

Current Property availability – as at August 2025

Note that these are just some of the options that are available as I just have too many to add to this page. If you are interested in investing in UK property, I can make suitable recommendations from the wide portfolio on offer.

We do all the research to make it easier for you. This allows you to invest with confidence.

Our focus is very much on location as that can make all the difference. We only work with highly reputable developers and so you can buy with confidence.

We are very strict on our due diligence and very fussy about the developers we work with and the developments that we take on. Of the last 14 developments we looked at, we rejected 12 and only took on two of them. (As at 02/02/24) That shows that we only offer the best properties for investment.

All are new builds or full refurbishments and that is best for any remote investor. No maintenance issues and all fully in line with current safety rules, especially for any external cladding and H&S certification.

Septermber 2024. It has been announced that stricter energy efficiency rules are to come in for landlords and all the properties we offer will fully comply with the future laws. That means you will have no additional costs or concerns.

The yields that we quote are realistic and achievable.

Bear in mind that what you are looking for the the right property in the right place to rent out. You are not going to live in this so you should only be concerned about what could be attractive to potential tenants.

Nottingham – new launch August 2025

A new launch of a nice development in Nottingham. A city with a growing population, plenty of employment, high demand for rental property, and great connectivity.

Prices start at just £149.950 and you only need a deposit of 5%.

It’s a great way to start investing in property. All the info is in article:

Nottingham. A city of legend and a great property investment opportunity

Birmingham – multiple options

The UK’s second city is really having a moment. With HS2 increasing connectivity, a mass of regeneration over the past 15 years, and multiple global employers moving there in place of London, this is a good time to invest with confidence.

The population is booming and there is a huge shortfall of quality rental for the professionals who are relocating. The cost of living is less than in London, it’s a far more “manageable” city in terms of size and getting around, with prices around one-third of what people would pay in the capital.

JLL predicts property price growth of 19.9% by 2028 and rental price growth
of 22.2% by 2028. The number and facts all make sense.

As I have several options, quick info here only so ask me for more as I have full details with brochures, floor plans and more.

30 St Paul’s

This is a boutique development of just 55 apartments in a Victorian square in the Jewellery Quarter. This is a stylish conversion that is keeping the existing facade but will have all the mod cons.

One bed apartments are priced from a competitive £249,950 (a stamp duty benefit too) with competitive yields. A bonus is that all apartments come with a parking space – unusual in the city.

This development is due to complete in Q1 2026. 20% deposit required for exchange of contracts approx. one month after reservation.

Reservations are coming in fast so don’t delay.

Smithfield House

The first and second phases of the development, which I shared here a while ago have sold out and we are now offering the third, and final, phase. That demonstrates the desirability of this landmark scheme.

This is an exciting new development in the new heart of Birmingham, the UK’s second city. This historic area is undergoing regeneration and will include public squares and parks, commercial, retail and residential spaces.

It will be a thoughtful blend of industrial-luxe design, to reflect the area’s history, coupled with 21st century style and convenience.

We are offering a range of one and two-bed apartments in this part of the building and there is an option to buy in very different way of buying that will make this accessible to very many more expats.

While you can choose to buy in the usual way, with a deposit of some 30% or more but we have an option to secure the purchase price now and pay the deposit over a period of months until the completion date.

You secure a property at current prices with an easy way to pay.

After paying the reservation deposit of 5%, you can pay the remaining deposit of 25% over a period of 30 months. For example, it you reserve a one-bed apartment at £255,995, you would pay around £2,133 a month.

This will be more affordable for many expats and preferable to waiting for a few years until they have built up a cash deposit, at which time purchase prices are likely to have increased.

You can get on the property ladder now in an easy way, with a developer with an excellent track record.

• 1 bed apartments from £255,995
• 2 bed apartments from £372,995
• Long lease
• Easy payment plan option
• Walking distance to stations
• Part of Smithfield masterplan
• Siemens integrated appliances
• High build quality

Birmingham has changed considerably in recent years and is a vibrant place to live and work, with many major employers. It has great connectivity, both in the UK and globally.

Resident amenities include:

• Roof terrace
• Landscaped gardens and terraces
• Residents’ lounge
• Co-working spaces
• Fitness studio
• Cinema & TV lounge area
• 24 hour concierge
• Video entry system
• Access to shops & restaurants

Southside Residence

There are just 4 units left in this new development in the Southside, cultural quarter, of Birmingham. The area is undergoing huge improvements and will be very popular.

All apartments will be finished to a very high standard. Walking distance to the new major shoppiing centre and mainline station as well as tram stops.

• Completion due Q3 2027
• Long lease
• Option to pay an initial deposit of just 5%, with payments over 30 months
• One bed apartments from £279,995
• Two bed apartments from £364,995

These last few apartment won’t be around for long so ask for details now.

Brochures and floor plans available for all developments, as well as supporting financial details.

 

Blackpool – yes really!

See this article for full details: Invest in Blackpool. The Vegas of the North of England!

The lease will permit short-term lets so suitable for Air BnB type rentals with higher yields.

This is pre-launch but I have advance information and availability for my clients.

Burton upon Trent

A lovely little development in a historic market town with just 2 remaining units. Don’t delay! All priced at just £134,995.

See this article for details: :Limited offer with a deposit of just 10%

Kingfisher, Redbank Riverside, Manchester    

July 2025 – just a handful of units left. Ask for info. Third phase shoud be launched later this year.

This is second phase that is being offered as part of this large redevelopment project in Manchester. The Redbank development is part of the Victoria North Regeneration Project which will to deliver seven new suburbs, with 15,000 new homes to house 45,000 new residents. This is the largest regeneration project currently taking place in the North of England.

The regeneration project is joint funded by central UK Government and Manchester City Council and is in a great location.

This is an opportunity to invest for the long terms with prices secured at current levels and minimal initial outlay.

You can read an overview of the £4bn project here: Victoria North – Victoria North

Manchester is a great city, and good place to invest in property. The economy is thriving, rental yields are good, and there is a huge shortage of quality rental property.

The Redside Riverbank area will offer a desirable lifestyle with a residents’ clubhouse, gyms, bars, retail units, landscaped gardens, co-working spaces and more. There is easy access to the city centre with trams, trains and cycle tracks.

All apartments will be of the highest build quality with floor to ceiling windows, premiums fiixtures and fittings. There will be video door entry systems.

• 29 floor building with 322 apartments
• One bed apartments – £250,000 to £340,000
• Two bed apartments  – £375,000 to £475,000
• Three bed apartments – price upon request
• Ground rent – peppercorn
• 250 year lease
• Completion est Q2 2028
• Reservation fee of £2,500, refunded

This is a long-term project so the payments are staged and your outlay is low until early 2028.

Special payment terms for Holborn clients: A deposit of 10% is payable on exchange of contracts, usually a month after reservation, then 5% in Year two and 5% in year three. Balance payable on completion.

Get in touch for more information and for a copy of the recent presentation.

The One Residences, Leeds      launch 18/07/24

Just a handful left

This development, in the beating heart if the buzzung city of Leeds, is in the earliest of stages, post all approvals, with completion due in Q3 2026.

Although completion is some way ahead, consider that the ‘Build to Rent’ (B2R) players are all over this location. This is a huge story as it shows the belief in the longevity of the rental market and what these big funds expect the Leeds market to perform like over the mid to long term.

Consider why the pension funds, developers and banks chosen this location to build their own developments. They rarely get these things wrong and you too can benefit from the in-depth research and get on board.

The One Residences offers individual investors an opportunity to invest into a location that is rarely available to the open market, outside of institutional funds, especially for somewhere that is so central in a major city at this price point.

The purchase price is fixed so if, or rather when, prices increase before completion, you will benefit from the uplift despite only having paid 20% on exchange of contracts.

 

• 49 Executive residences (large studios)  starting from £196,500
• 50 One Bedroom residence starting from £240,000
• 11 Two-bedroom residences starting from £339,000
• 15 Three-bedroom residences starting from £417,000
• 999 year lease
• Low service charges
• Completion due Q3 2026
• Deposit of 20% on exchange of contracts and nothing more until completion
• Reservation fee of £5,000 offset against purchase price

The property growth forecasts for Yorkshire are the highest in the UK so it is smart to get in now.

Update 19/08/24  Payment plan options 

1. 20% deposit on exchange of contract and interest of 6% payable until completion plus free furniture pack for reservations in August and September 2024.
2. 10% deposit on exchange of contracts, plus 5% after three months and another 5% after 6 months
3. 10% deposit only on exchange of contract. Balance on completion in 2026.

Contact me for more details.

The Halcyon, nr Leeds    new launch 21/06/24

12/08/24  Phase One sold out!  Now offering Phase Two

21/11/24  This super project is well underway and I have a new video showing the progress of the build. See below

 

 

This is one of the most interesting and best value developments I have seen for  a while. It is proving to be popular so don’t hang around.

This new development is located in Crossflats, next to Bingley, in the lovely Yorkshire Dales, and is very short commute to both Leeds (24 minutes) and Bradford (16 minutes).

Take a look at this video for a walk-through of what is planned. It’s very impressive.

Leeds has recently been voted as one of the top five happiest cities in the UK for workers.

Great location, easy access to two major cities with masses of employment, but in beautiful countryside. With so many people working on a hybrid basis, a location like this, with the amazing amenities, is going to be very attractive to tenants.

With prices starting at just £169,950 for a large one-bedroom apartment and an anticipated rental yield of 7.5%, what are you waiting for?

The Leeds property market is pretty much where Manchester was some four or five years ago so this is a good time to be looking at the area. Great value for money with excellent growth potential.

Market experts JLL are predicting 14.6% price growth and 24% rental growth by 2028. Those are sensible and sustainable predictions, especially when you consider the shortage of quality rental property in both cities, Leeds especially.

I am sure you have heard, or know, how much regeneration there has been in Leeds over the past decade or two and it has become highly desirable for young professionals. Leeds has four universities and has the most diverse economy of all the UK’s main employment centres. It has seen the fastest rate of private sector jobs growth of any UK city and has the highest ratio of public to private sector jobs of all the UK’s core cities.

Bradford may be less glamourous but it is also rapidly improving as the economy has diversified and the city is home to several major companies, notably in finance, textiles, chemicals, electronics, engineering and manufacturing. Bradford has been selected as the UK’s City of Culture for 2025.

The Halcyon is the name of the whole development and there will be three buildings,  with the properties available in three phases. Phase One is The Bingley and this is due to complete in Q3 of 2025.

Unusually, the owner will own part of the freehold so will have input into the building’s management. This is unusual, but very attractive

• One, two & three bed apartments
• Reservation fee of £2,500
• Exchange deposit of 20% in 28 days
• Own part of freehold – not leasehold
• No ground rent
• Huge range of amenities
• Community areas
• White goods included
• High specifications
• Video entry systems
• 10 year building warranty
• Excellent connectivity
• Completion due in Q3 2026 for phase 2
• Nearly double the size of average UK flats

 

The amenities in The Halcyon are truly world class and will be available to tenants at no additional cost. They will just need to book with the concierge.

Useful for everyone but especially for anyone who works from home, or on a hybrid basis, as so many people do these days.  This is what professional tenants want and means a higher than averge rental income can be achieved.

At at 30th April 2025 – units available from £189,950 with completion due in Q3 of 2026

Get in touch for more information but don’t delay as units are already being reserved by savvy investors. 

 

Non-UK property investment

We often have developments in Germany and in the USA (Florida) so if these are of interest, please contact me for information.

If you are interested in investing in property in Dubai, there is a linked division that can assist and advise so please ask for details.

We are not selling these properties but are the introducer for several developers although Holborn also has a RERA (Dubai property) licence.

Tax planning for UK property ownership

There are several advantages in owning a property via a limited company but in the past many were negated by the cost of setting up and managing it, as well as the hassle, but I can introduce you to a great company that arranged structures to assist with your long-term tax planning.

Due to taxes on change of ownership (same as buying and selling UK property), this is not usually a viable option for existing owned properties, but if you are considering buying in the UK, or have only exchanged contracts, this may work for you.

Be aware however, that changes in legislation may negate or reduce tax benefits.

Mortgages are available for expats, including Islamic finance.

 

To arrange a discussion about investing in property, or on any aspect of your personal financial planning, please email me at keren@holbornassets.com I run my own set-up under the Holborn Assets umbrella.

This is part of the holistic personal financial planning service and that I provide to expats, and the general consumer, financial and legal information that I provide in The National newspaper, on radio, and on the Facebook group British Expats Dubai.

Please take a look at the other useful articles on this website.

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