A property developer is set to highlight the potential of the UK property market, in particular in Liverpool, to investors in South Africa. 

The International Property Investment Conference taking place in Nigeria next month will play host to a team from Integritas Property Group who will showcase Liverpool’s new waterfront property opportunity, Water’s Edge at Portside Place, with potential investors. 

At a time when the South African economy is struggling, the UK represents a significant opportunity with a 4.7% increase in house prices leading up to December 2023. According to Savills, UK property values are forecasting increases of 21.5% over the next four years, while rents are expected to increase by 8.5%.

With £15 billion invested in the redevelopment of Liverpool city centre, Water’s Edge at Portside Place offers luxury living with iews of a prime waterfront location, with 6.25% anticipated rental return. Prices start from £184,500.

The Liverpool property market in particular has seen a surge, positioning it as one of the fastest growing in the UK, with an average property price of £187,600.

Integritas claims there has been a significant rise in activity from African buyers at multiple developments across the UK, with enquiries and reservations from African buys up 75% in the past 12 months. The most popular locations are in Northern cities where regeneration projects are taking place for example Bradford, Liverpool and Manchester.

A spokesperson comments, “With Liverpool’s property prices ranked among the lowest in the country and average rental yields reaching an impressive 6.5%, we are presenting investors in South Africa with a compelling opportunity to make their money work harder in a truly remarkable location.”