UK Regional Hotspots for Property Investors in 2026

With the latest forecasts showing house prices growing by 2% across the UK in 2026, an average of £7,200 per property, there are hotspots across the country that will see a much more dramatic rise. For investors looking to pinpoint the strongest locations with the best yields, these are the spots to consider.

Manchester

Manchester has been the number one investment hotspot in the UK for some time now, and shows no signs of slowing down. With a £4 billion masterplan bringing 15,000 homes to support the ever-increasing demand in the city, some investors are seeing as high as 9% yield on their investments. Over the next 5 years, the forecast is for Manchester to achieve 31.2% cumulative growth, and is the strongest performer by some measure.

Newcastle

The city has been attracting investment for some time, with continuous growth. Over the next 5 years, the forecast for Newcastle is to hit 26.4% growth, with constant injections of jobs, migration, and investment. Whilst some investors will see this as a more modest investment opportunity, it's delivering a huge amount of growth that is simply not achievable in a lot of southern cities, and Newcastle is only set to see more improvements.

Yorkshire

Securing a spot in the top tier of performing regions, and is forecasted to hit over 28% cumulative growth. Growth is visible in the city with the skyline being developed, and as demand grows, so does the city and its opportunities. Yorkshire has remained fairly quiet on a lot of investors' lists, but it's now proving that it is a city not to be ignored when looking to expand and secure the best yields.

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