History shows that every ten years, since World War II, property prices in the UK have doubled in value. In the capital, London, prices have doubled every 7.2 years! Prices have obviously not risen constantly during this time, prices have been hit by heavy declines in value in the past, such as what we have experienced during 2008. However, history has proven that such declines in value in this strong, mature market are temporary and should be viewed as an opportunity to purchase great value real estate.
 
The current UK market represents a unique, unprecedented opportunity for international buyers due to the decrease in the currency value of GBP, coupled with the position of the UK real estate market in the property growth cycle (In the illustration below you can see the current position of the UK real estate market). During 2009 the UK will be in the absorption period, where prices are stabilised, in 2010 the UK is set to return to the demand outstripping supply section and prices will start to increase once again.

Many investors are turning their attention to the UK market once again as they appreciate the opportunity to purchase right now and take advantage of these unique set of circumstances.
 
The UK currently offers superior rental yields compared to previous years, due to purchase prices decreasing greater than rental prices. Current rental yields offer a high degree of security of income.
 
Savvy investors have purchased real estate at 60% lower prices in 2009 compared to 2008 by appreciating the opportunity and capitalizing on the advantages of favorable currency and market conditions.