Country guide

United Kingdom

Not warm, but included for a reason: UK regional cities are among the strongest pure rental-yield plays our readers compare against the sun.

Visas and residency

No purchase-based residency; standard UK visa routes apply.

Buying costs rule of thumb

SDLT plus legals; overseas buyers pay a 2 percent surcharge.

Cities we cover in United Kingdom

Liverpool, United KingdomHighest headline yields Manchester, United KingdomThe northern powerhouse Birmingham, United KingdomHS2-era regeneration Leeds, United KingdomFinancial north, student depth Bournemouth, United KingdomThe mild southern beach option

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