New Research Reveals Liverpool has the ‘Busiest Estate Agents’ in the UK Currently

Last year was characterised as a subdued market for those in the property industry.

But with positive signs for the first few weeks of 2024, it’s interesting to see which UK cities are heating up in the real estate sector.

This is the idea behind a new study from self-employed agency brand eXp UK, which consists of research into which of the UK’s major cities currently have the ‘busiest estate agents’.

The research looks at 25 of the UK’s major cities and compares the number of listings relative to the number of estate agent branches in each. The data should be of interest to property investors on the lookout for buy-to-let properties in UK cities.

The North West has been identified as a promising area for buy-to-let investment, looking at the current market.

The North has weathered the sluggish market better than the South of England, mostly avoiding the modest dips in house prices and registering moderate increases in many areas. This difference is predicted to continue, with the Savills Residential Forecast suggesting 20.2% capital growth for the North West in mainstream leading up to 2028, while London is believed only to achieve 13.9% growth in the same period.

Another reason the city is likely to be a popular choice moving forward is the lower prices in Liverpool compared to other areas. In particular, property for sale in Liverpool City Centre can be relatively affordable despite the prime location.

Further Reading: To learn more about property investment in Liverpool, take a look at our buy-to-let area guides covering topics like buy-to-let Crosby and investment property available in Bootle.