Manchester Overtakes London as Top Choice for Buy-to-Let Investors
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Manchester Overtakes London as Top Choice for Buy-to-Let Investors

By Jordan Hale, Senior Lettings Editor · 13 July 2026 · 1 min read

Editor's note: This brief was summarised by The Property AI Newsroom from a report by Letting Agent Today. Read the original article for full details.

A property app has reported that Manchester is now the most in-demand city for property investors, according to its internal data. The Property Buying Company states that 23% of investors using its app are searching for property in Manchester, compared to 18% who have set their preferences for London.

The data suggests that investors are increasingly looking beyond the capital for growth opportunities. This trend may be of interest to letting agents and inventory clerks monitoring shifts in investor demand and regional property activity.


Source: Letting Agent Today
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Jordan Hale
Senior Lettings Editor

Jordan Hale leads The Property AI's lettings coverage with a focus on UK rental legislation, agent compliance, and the day-to-day pressures facing letting agents. Articles bylined Jordan Hale combine current trade reporting with practical guidance for letting agents and inventory…

Specialises in: Renters' Rights Act, EPC regulations, tenancy deposit schemes, agent licensing, Right to Rent compliance.

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