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According to a report from the South China Morning Post<\/a>, a proposed limit on ground rents for leasehold properties in England and Wales is viewed as potentially favorable to foreign property investors. This group includes individuals based in Hong Kong and mainland China. However, analysts note that another regulatory measure concerning rent setting is currently suppressing demand before it takes effect.<\/p>\n Data referenced by the firm JLL indicates that approximately 203,000 homes in England and Wales are registered to owners with addresses outside the country. Owners from Hong Kong represent the largest single group of foreign investors in this segment, holding 14 percent of these properties. Investors from mainland China account for roughly 6 percent.<\/p>\n London continues to be the primary destination for this investment, containing over one third of all foreign-owned homes, which equates to 68,700 units. Within the London market specifically, investors based in Hong Kong own about 19 percent of foreign-owned homes, while those from mainland China own approximately 12 percent.<\/p>\n The regulatory environment is shifting due to legislation enacted last year known as the Renters Rights Act<\/a>. This law introduced several changes, including a prohibition on landlords evicting tenants within the first twelve months of a lease. It also established new rules for rent increases, requiring landlords to provide two months’ notice and to set the new rent at the prevailing market rate. Tenants are granted the right to contest increases they deem excessive through a specific tribunal.<\/p>\n Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business<\/p>\n A Quick Overview of Market Performance<\/p>\n\n
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