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where to invest in 2026?

January 13, 2026 • Author: Richard Bradstock

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UNITED KINGDOM

With mortgage rates reducing and strong growth of up to 29% predicted in the next 4 years now is the perfect time to be investing in UK property. London provides a level of opportunity that has not been seen for a long time whilst Manchester, Birmingham, Brighton and other locations all have strong outlooks.

Buy in the UK if you are looking for:

Stability

Long term price appreciation

A safe and secure income stream

And if you would like to know how to invest, choose your location below.

WHY MANCHESTER?
WHY LONDON?
WHY BIRMINGHAM?

GERMANY - launching in january

Berlin offers enormous opportunity in 2026 for property investors with its burgeoning tech scene, its economic importance as the capital of the EU’s most important power and a fundamentally undersupplied property market. Capital Gains tax free for investors after 10 years.

Buy in Germany if you are looking for:

Cheap and secure mortgages

Significant capital appreciation

A Euro based investment

WHY BERLIN?

THAILAND

The most exciting emerging property market in the world, Thailand offers the ability to live affordably in what can only be described as paradise. World class beaches, fine dining, stunning golf courses all on your doorstep all for a fraction of what an established market would cost.

Buy Phuket if you are looking for:

Stunning value for money

Fantastic payment plans

Strong rental income managed by a world class hotel group

WHY THAILAND?

UAE - COMING SOON

The most talked about markets in world property, Dubai and Abu Dhabi are offering investors the chance to be part of a quite extraordinary growth opportunity. Tax free income in one of the fastest growing markets in the world – what’s not to like?

Buy the UAE if you are looking for:

Faster growth cycles

Tax free income

Residency options

WHY DUBAI?

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About the author

RPA’s founder, Richard has worked in residential development investment for 20 years and oversees the general running of the business ensuring the RPA Group retains true to its founding principles. Over his career Richard has built an incredible network of international property investors and like-minded industry professionals.

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