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Property insights

Local market expertise

Colleagues in our extensive branch network can offer expert insights into local property markets to help you when you’re looking to start, or grow, a property portfolio.

2024 Property Investor Report

Our third Property Investor Survey reveals how investors in the wider market feel about the sector and what changes they are expecting to see in the next year.

The average portfolio comprised 35 properties, with the mean individual property value across all portfolios standing at £263,900.

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In the 2024 Handelsbanken Property Investor Report you can find out: 

  • Which region has replaced London as the most in-demand for property investors?
  • Which property type do investors think will be most in-demand in the next year?
  • Is the prospect of a change in government affecting investor sentiment?
  • Where are investors least likely to want to buy?
The 2024 Property Investor Report will be published on 21 May 2024. Come back to this page then to view the highlights and full report.

Our previous property reports

2023 report

Our 2023 Property Investor Report revealed investors were pivoting their plans towards commercial property because they were seeing opportunities in that area for example to convert office premises into residential spaces. The majority were also planning to expand their portfolio. Other insights:

  • Six out of 10 are set to acquire more properties in the year ahead 
  • 92% expect to see valuations rebound 
  • London and South East cited as most attractive regions 
  • 24% can't afford to upgrade their portfolio to meet new environmental standards
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2022

In 2022 we commissioned our first Property Investor Report. We asked a panel of investors for their views on a range of topics including investment outlook, sustainability and succession planning. Some of the highlights were:

  • 86% of investors expect a rise in demand for residential property 
  • 53% of our panel say London is the most attractive region for investment
  • Over half of our panel have no succession planning in place for their property business
  • 74% told us they needed to upgrade their portfolios to comply with EPC regulations
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Property financing

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With local knowledge, a unique approach and personal service, our expert team can help with finance for residential or commercial property, agricultural estates or a bespoke asset portfolio.