For years, property investment in the UK was dominated by London and the South East. But in 2025, rising prices and shrinking yields in the South mean investors are looking north – where affordability, strong rental demand, and regeneration create the perfect mix for long-term property investment.

At Find UK Property, we specialise in affordable freehold investment properties across the North. These properties offer steady rental demand, high yields, and future capital growth – without the complications of landlord liabilities & costs, leaseholds or high entry prices.

Why the North East is Leading the Way

The North East is now one of the UK’s best performing regions for both value and growth:

• • Strong price growth – The North East recorded the highest annual house price inflation in England at 14.3% in the year to March 2025 (UK HPI, gov.uk).
  • County Durham – Average house price £134,000 in June 2025, up 8.2% year-on-year (ONS). Rents averaged £608/month, also rising by 8.9% annually (ONS).
  • Broad regional growth – Across the North East, house prices rose 6.3% in the year to May 2025 – again, the strongest growth in England (UK HPI, gov.uk).

It matters to investors because:

The North East combines some of the UK’s lowest entry prices with above-average rental yields, making it one of the most attractive places for affordable, freehold buy-to-let.

Why the North West Adds Balance

The North West, and in particular East Lancashire, also offers exceptional affordability and strong returns:

• • Burnley
    • Average house price: £123,000 in June 2025, up 5.0% year-on-year (ONS).
    • Average rent: £610/month in July 2025, up 7.4% annually (ONS).
    • Named the most affordable place to live in the UK in 2025, with typical prices of £120,719 and average rent of £599/month (Scottish Sun).

• • Rossendale & Blackburn
    • Both towns have seen annual house price growth above 6%, while rents in Rossendale jumped by 11.6% in mid-2025 (ONS).

The North West offers investors freehold houses at very low entry levels with proven rental demand, making it ideal for those seeking steady cash flow and long-term growth.

Benefits of Investing in the North

1. 1. Affordable Entry Points
      Freehold houses in the North East and North West are often priced 50% lower than the UK average of £271,000 (March 2025) (UK HPI, gov.uk) and Find UK Property, incredibly, have properties for under £80,000 – rented out and ready for investors to yield, guaranteed. This allows investors to build portfolios at scale without tying up excessive capital or risking not being paid their rent.
   2. High Rental Yields
      With many areas producing 7–10% gross yields, Northern properties significantly outperform the national average (Zoopla, 2025).
   3. Capital Growth Potential
      Both regions are benefiting from major regeneration projects – from Teesworks in the North East to town centre regeneration across East Lancashire – supporting rising property values.

How Find UK Property Helps Investors

At Find UK Property, we provide:

• • Specialist Expertise – We focus exclusively on affordable freehold houses in Northern towns with strong rental demand.
  • Turnkey Solutions – We manage the entire process, from purchase through to ongoing tenant management of our own tenants, whilst guaranteeing your rental income – even if the property is empty or undergoing renovation (which we also pay for).
  • Hands-Off Investment – We specialise in making Northern property investment simple, safe, and profitable for UK and overseas investors alike.