UK real estate has long been seen as a stable store of value, providing attractive yields in a politically stable environment.

There have been a lot of new factors that have impacted the UK property market in recent years, from Brexit, the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, rising interest rates to new leadership changes as Rishi Sunak becomes the third UK PM in just seven weeks, succeeding Liz Truss in her short-lived position.

On, Powering Your Property, Prime Time’s Bharati Jagdish speaks with Stuart Leslie, International Sales and Marketing Director, Barratt London to find out what’s next for UK property and what this all means for international buyers and Singaporeans looking to invest overseas. 

Highlights of the conversation:

01:36: Impact of current economic headwinds on the UK property landscape 

02:46: Impact on the market’s international appeal and what it means for international investors

04:14: Are there barriers to entry that novice investors should be aware of?

04:44: Areas in the UK that international property buyers can invest in 

07:07: Which parts of the UK are Singaporeans investing their money?

09:57: Outlook for the UK property market for the rest of the year and the year ahead