{"id":21955,"date":"2026-08-19T11:01:42","date_gmt":"2026-08-19T10:01:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.benhams.com.hk\/news\/?p=21955"},"modified":"2026-08-19T11:01:42","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T10:01:42","slug":"why-hk-investors-are-capitalising-on-londons-buyer-friendly-market","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.benhams.com.hk\/news\/london-property-market\/why-hk-investors-are-capitalising-on-londons-buyer-friendly-market\/","title":{"rendered":"UK property snapshot – Why HK investors are capitalising on London’s buyer-friendly market"},"content":{"rendered":"

For Hong Kong buyers and investors, the UK housing market is transitioning into a buyer-friendly environment with more properties available and stronger leverage to bargain.<\/p>\n

Data from Zoopla shows UK home price growth eased to 1.3% in July 2026, down from 1.7% a year earlier. At the same time, average UK home values gained \u00a33,400 over the last year to reach \u00a3272,800. The latest Rightmove July figure for the London average asking price is \u00a3676,248, down 1.6% month-on-month and 1.2% year-on-year. <\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Rightmove data highlights that asking prices across newly listed UK properties average \u00a3372,359, reflecting the typical gap between initial listing prices and final agreed values.<\/p>\n

Market snapshot: July 2026<\/h2>\n

\"UK<\/p>\n

Steady prices:<\/strong> Across the UK, property values grew by a modest 1.3% compared to last year, showcasing a cooling market.<\/p>\n

London values:<\/strong> London property valuations are shifting by asset type. With average prices for flats and maisonettes dropping by \u00a33,270, yield-focused investors are stepping into a major buying window.<\/p>\n

Wider choices:<\/strong> With property supply at a 12-year high, buyers, especially overseas, now have significantly more houses to consider.<\/p>\n

Fewer sales:<\/strong> The number of deals being agreed is currently tracking 9% lower than this time last year.<\/p>\n

Mortgage rates:<\/strong> The average two-year fixed mortgage rate stood at 4.92%, remaining higher than at the start of the year.<\/p>\n

Seasonal slowdown and political certainty clear the way for autumn<\/h2>\n

Recent figures from Rightmove show that the hot summer months briefly cooled off buyer interest, with activity decreasing by 8% in May, 6% in June, and 4% in July.<\/p>\n

At the same time, domestic buyers briefly paused activity while waiting for broader economic and political direction. Now that the political picture is all clear and real estate choices stay high, overseas investors have an ideal window to move before the market naturally picks up in this autumn.<\/p>\n

Why realistic pricing matters for buyers and sellers<\/h2>\n

\"Rising<\/p>\n

As the property market picks up this autumn, getting your price right from day one is the key to an effortless sale.<\/p>\n