Expat Property Story
Expat Property Story helps expats and overseas investors build and manage UK property portfolios remotely — from buy-to-lets and HMOs to auctions and refurbs.
Each week, John the Expat Property Guy talks to expat investors, agents, and specialists about the practical realities of investing from abroad: financing, tax structuring, remote project management, and deal sourcing.
Monday 'Mini-Sodes' feature Mortgage Updates, Auction Roundups, Tax Tips and Deal Reviews while longer Thursday shows provide everything else you need for UK property success.
With a back catalogue of 300+ episodes, this is THE podcast for anyone building UK property wealth from outside the UK.
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London Flats Struggle While Manchester Booms Plus Best Cities for Expats
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This is our monthly roundup of news affecting UK Property investors.
This month's news items:
- UK House Prices Falling
- UK house prices have dropped for the third consecutive month, with the Halifax House Price Index reporting a 0.1% decline, bringing the average home price to just under £299,000.
- House Price Gap Between London and Other UK Cities Narrowing
- The Financial Times reports that the gap between London house prices and other UK cities is the narrowest since 2009
- London Flats Underperforming
- Flats in London, especially small ones, are performing poorly, with nearly half now selling for less than their previous purchase price—even for properties bought 20 years ago.
- Landlord Demand and Supply Trends
- According to the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA), 77% of landlords saw strong tenant demand in late 2025. But while tenant demand rises supply is falling due to landlords selling up.
- Top 10 Most Livable Cities for Expats
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We discuss:
- UK Property Prices Fall for Third Straight Month
- Halifax House Price Index Reports 0.1% Drop
- Average UK Property Price Now Under £299,000
- House Price Indices Exclude Cash Buyer Transactions
- Savills Revises 2026 UK Property Price Forecast
- 6% Swing in Savills UK Property Predictions
- Impact of Global Events on UK Property Market
- Opportunities for UK Property Buyers Amidst Downturn
- UK Property Prices Cheapest in 20 Years (Inflation-Adjusted)
- Myths About the “Average” UK Property
- London vs. UK Cities: Property Price Gap Narrows
- Manchester Property Prices Surge 71% in a Decade
- London Property Prices Up Only 9% Since 2016
- Flats in London Selling Below Purchase Price
- Two and Three Bed Flats in London Lose Value
- Inner London Flats Drop 6% in Selling Price
- UK Landlords Reporting Strong Tenant Demand
- Landlords Selling More UK Property Than Buying
- Government Data: UK Rental Property Supply Decreases
- Top 10 Most Liveable Cities for Expats Announced
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