Affordable Property Prices and Strong Capital Growth

The good news for Liverpool investors is that Liverpool is one of the most affordable major cities in the UK for property, with strong capital growth on the horizon.

As of October 2021, the average property price in Liverpool was £171,221. In the 12 months to January 2021, Liverpool property prices had reportedly grown by as much as 23.37% according to the UK House Price Index, highlighting the city’s strong capital growth – even during the uncertainty brought by the Covid-19 pandemic.

By 2025, recent predictions from Savills show that the North West region is set to see the highest growth rates of 18.8%, exceeding any other UK region including London.

Liverpool Rental Demand Is High

Liverpool boasts high levels of rental demand from students and young professionals.

More university graduates are staying within the city, as Liverpool has one of the top graduate retention rates along with London, Birmingham, and Manchester.

Students are typically drawn to city centre accommodation due to the proximity to their campus and city nightlife, which is why properties like City Point and The Bridewell in Liverpool are so popular.

Plus, working professionals are now choosing to rent in the city centre due to accessible public transport links and employment opportunities.

The Baltic Triangle is a huge hit with young professionals in the city, who are seeking high-quality rental accommodation like One Baltic Square and Parliament Square.

Other areas in Liverpool that are rising in popularity include Crosby in North Liverpool, with developments like Sky Gardens offering the perfect coastal retreat from city life.