# From property to culture to foreign direct investment, Liverpool is showing other UK cities how it’s done Author: Pal Sinha, Barnali Author URL: https://financedigest.com/author/pal-sinha-barnali Published: 2018-10-16 Category: INVESTING Category URL: https://financedigest.com/category/investing Meta Title: Liverpool's Leading UK Cities with 7.5% House Price Meta Description: Explore Liverpool's property market boom with 7.5% house price growth, FDI recognition, and excellent investment deals. Discover the potential today! URL: https://financedigest.com/from-property-to-culture-to-foreign-direct-investment-liverpool-is-showing-other-uk-cities-how-its-donehtml ![undefined](https://prod.superblogcdn.com/site_cuid_cm5qst7v3003gwirgwqtxn8i8/images/ab-property-1-1736840238899-compressed.jpg) - **Liverpool leading UK cities with house price inflation of 7.5% (Hometrack)** - **Liverpool-Manchester metropolitan area among top 10 global FDI destinations (IBM)** - **Population boom creating long-term, sustainable property investment opportunities (Surrenden Invest)** Liverpool has just hit the headlines for leading the UK’s cities in terms of its [house price](https://www.financedigest.com/uk-house-prices-speed-up-but-slowdown-coming-nationwide-says.html "UK house prices speed up but slowdown coming, Nationwide says") growth. The Hometrack UK Cities House [Price Index](https://www.financedigest.com/world-food-price-index-falls-for-sixth-month-in-sept-fao.html "World food price index falls for sixth month in Sept -FAO") reported 7.5% inflation in Liverpool during the year to August 2018. For those [working in the Liverpool property sector](https://www.financedigest.com/a-by-the-numbers-approach-to-hybrid-work-in-the-financial-sector.html "A By-the-Numbers Approach to Hybrid Work in the Financial Sector"), the news comes as no surprise. ![AB-property-2](https://prod.superblogcdn.com/site_cuid_cm5qst7v3003gwirgwqtxn8i8/images/ab-property-2-1736840238928-compressed.jpg) **“Liverpool has exceptionally strong credentials as a property investment destination. It has a booming city centre population, a thriving [business community and a superb cultural offering. This combines to produce a high and sustained](https://www.financedigest.com/nfts-live-streams-sustainable-businesses-and-social-shopping-what-to-prioritise-in-commerce-this-year.html "NFTs, live streams, sustainable businesses and social shopping – what to prioritise in commerce this year") level of demand for decent, well-located rental homes, which in turn means that property investors can earn healthy yields, as well as enjoying the potential for impressive capital growth.”** **Jonathan Stephens, MD, [Surrenden Invest](http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001x0yHpAEYE-lQIYIqC45IkJ42awUuZu9a3RS6ayAlqUeNMOUo6lv6eFLT0V0kR4VaWGxEMNygm55ScBH0xBSULIkX0ctareP3jtR8m1XtjA37OxQPiaUvxiwzyVmjl5NuEmoSqzLaiL0OOKy9r61cqJATZy-ewpPNKzb4CEdZV45FQyrBkIiQRw==&c=BhZ9zCogTot_zzFoHF3x7DwBEX5wwhMaMJiJz2UcFqbQi6RvVT1lBw==&ch=LJI06YowQ2kst_af70hGUAUo4mCcFvwBEczhRfgoG01SjOxFTgGTxA==)** As part of the Liverpool-Manchester metropolitan area, the city was recently flagged up by IBM’s annual Global Location [Trends report as being among the top](https://www.financedigest.com/automotive-exterior-trim-parts-market-size-industry-report-analysis-growth-future-trends-top-manufacturers-and-technology-toyota-boshoku-corporation-plastic-omnium-cie-automotive.html "Automotive Exterior Trim Parts Market Size, Industry Report Analysis, Growth, Future Trends, Top Manufacturers And Technology| TOYOTA BOSHOKU CORPORATION, Plastic Omnium, CIE Automotive") ten cities in the world for foreign direct investment (FDI). The area pulled in the tenth highest number of FDI projects in 2017, [according to the report](https://www.financedigest.com/according-to-the-recently-published-report-by-persistence-market-research-the-global-market-for-gene-expression-analysis-will-reflect-a-steady-growth-during-the-forecast-period-2017-2022-by-the-end.html "According to the recently-published report by Persistence Market Research, the global market for gene expression analysis will reflect a steady growth during the forecast period, 2017-2022. By the end of 2022"), resulting in the creation of some 7,000 jobs. Earlier this year, TripAdvisor also highlighted Liverpool as one of the best [places in the world to visit](https://www.financedigest.com/the-safest-places-to-visit-in-mexico.html "The Safest Places to Visit in Mexico"). The city’s cultural [offering was key](https://www.financedigest.com/russias-offer-to-foreign-firms-stay-leave-or-hand-over-the-keys.html "Russia’s offer to foreign firms: stay, leave or hand over the keys") to that decision. This year, it is offering a year-long programme of events, exhibitions, seasons and performances to [mark the ten-year anniversary of Liverpool being crowned European Capital of Culture](https://www.financedigest.com/kyiv-symphonys-european-tour-marks-cultural-front-in-ukraine-crisis.html "Kyiv Symphony’s European tour marks ‘cultural front’ in Ukraine crisis"). One of the most impressive offerings is the Terracotta Warriors exhibition, which is drawing in visitors from around the UK and beyond. **_“Liverpool is one of those rare cities that has it all. It’s a delightful blend of economic opportunities, cultural pursuits, a superb gastronomic scene, a lively sporting [offering and a thriving property market. The city also enjoys property prices](https://www.financedigest.com/online-brokerage-robinhood-jumps-29-to-surge-past-offer-price.html "Online brokerage Robinhood jumps 29% to surge past offer price") that are well below the average for the UK, which is another reason that it is such an exciting prospect for property investors.”_** **Jonathan Stephens, MD,** [**Surrenden Invest**](http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001x0yHpAEYE-lQIYIqC45IkJ42awUuZu9a3RS6ayAlqUeNMOUo6lv6eFLT0V0kR4VaWGxEMNygm55ScBH0xBSULIkX0ctareP3jtR8m1XtjA37OxQPiaUvxiwzyVmjl5NuEmoSqzLaiL0OOKy9r61cqJATZy-ewpPNKzb4CEdZV45FQyrBkIiQRw==&c=BhZ9zCogTot_zzFoHF3x7DwBEX5wwhMaMJiJz2UcFqbQi6RvVT1lBw==&ch=LJI06YowQ2kst_af70hGUAUo4mCcFvwBEczhRfgoG01SjOxFTgGTxA==) According to Hometrack, Liverpool’s average property [price stood at £120,100 as at August](https://www.financedigest.com/euro-zone-posts-record-trade-deficit-in-august-amid-soaring-energy-prices.html "Euro zone posts record trade deficit in August amid soaring energy prices") 2018, against a UK average of £217,300. For those buying a main residence, that means 0% stamp duty. For those buying a second home ( [including investment](https://www.financedigest.com/true-operational-resilience-must-include-investing-in-esg.html "True operational resilience must include investing in ESG") properties) it means the lowest stamp duty rate, of 3%. Factor in a 10-15% discount for off plan properties, and Liverpool [really does have some exceptional investment](https://www.financedigest.com/community-giving-an-investment-that-really-matters.html "Community Giving: An Investment That Really Matters") deals available. Apartments at [The Tannery](http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001x0yHpAEYE-lQIYIqC45IkJ42awUuZu9a3RS6ayAlqUeNMOUo6lv6eBPAXNrlJHriwnbtbGnppNp0PhwkMpSn6rnhdLoggaZtaODybEoWiCszN2kvY58WYAhjIqyFm7cJL7drWkoo5ProAWv1Q78NNYXq4BV8JY2EpH-bASAvMRKXrjHCkmsRf1-EjJkx-AhLtDi8yimOBdGT7Cbj6AHph6gDsEEeOzxdDoo61liwszA=&c=BhZ9zCogTot_zzFoHF3x7DwBEX5wwhMaMJiJz2UcFqbQi6RvVT1lBw==&ch=LJI06YowQ2kst_af70hGUAUo4mCcFvwBEczhRfgoG01SjOxFTgGTxA==), for example, are available for as little as £85,000, with anticipated yields of 6% net. [Despite the low](https://www.financedigest.com/monte-dei-paschis-cash-call-93-covered-so-far-despite-low-shareholder-take-up.html "Monte dei Paschi’s cash call 93% covered so far despite low shareholder take-up") entry price, the homes have been designed to offer outstanding quality, synonymous with the world’s greatest capital cities – those with which Liverpool has been rubbing shoulders on the IBM Global Location Trends report. Bright contemporary interiors are complemented by on-site facilities including a 24/7 concierge, secure underground parking, a spacious communal courtyard and a roof garden, all in the sought-after L3 postcode area. ![AB-property-3](https://prod.superblogcdn.com/site_cuid_cm5qst7v3003gwirgwqtxn8i8/images/ab-property-3-450x290-1736840238944-compressed.jpg) **“This is definitely an exciting phase in Liverpool’s history. The city is one of the most investable destinations not just in the UK, but in the world. The resulting boom in population is generating a long-term, [positive impact on the property market.](https://www.financedigest.com/broadcast-switchers-market-increasing-adoption-of-ip-live-production-technology-to-positively-impact-growth.html "Broadcast Switchers Market: Increasing Adoption of IP Live Production Technology to Positively Impact Growth") I wouldn’t be surprised to see Liverpool leading the UK again in terms of its property price increases over the coming months.”** **Jonathan Stephens, MD, [Surrenden Invest](http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001x0yHpAEYE-lQIYIqC45IkJ42awUuZu9a3RS6ayAlqUeNMOUo6lv6eFLT0V0kR4VaWGxEMNygm55ScBH0xBSULIkX0ctareP3jtR8m1XtjA37OxQPiaUvxiwzyVmjl5NuEmoSqzLaiL0OOKy9r61cqJATZy-ewpPNKzb4CEdZV45FQyrBkIiQRw==&c=BhZ9zCogTot_zzFoHF3x7DwBEX5wwhMaMJiJz2UcFqbQi6RvVT1lBw==&ch=LJI06YowQ2kst_af70hGUAUo4mCcFvwBEczhRfgoG01SjOxFTgGTxA==)** **For more information, visit** [**www.surrendeninvest.com**](http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001x0yHpAEYE-lQIYIqC45IkJ42awUuZu9a3RS6ayAlqUeNMOUo6lv6eAB2czG6Mz55KagkbSdTnY377h876O8dXy0yMePWgtnsvF1em4JP_jSFv6R0h5KUtDNKadw7ClAVreHZ3v2vOH26zLLZZCn0JMQPZpOLikk7ciQWxknn48F1zQPWZFJ1ug==&c=BhZ9zCogTot_zzFoHF3x7DwBEX5wwhMaMJiJz2UcFqbQi6RvVT1lBw==&ch=LJI06YowQ2kst_af70hGUAUo4mCcFvwBEczhRfgoG01SjOxFTgGTxA==) **or call 0203 3726 499** --- This blog is powered by Superblog. 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