The famous Albert Dock in Liverpool. Average private rents in the city were up 11 per cent in 2015 and are expected to increase by a further 22 per cent before 2020. Photo: Andrew Smith SG Photography LtdThe famous Albert Dock in Liverpool. Average private rents in the city were up 11 per cent in 2015 and are expected to increase by a further 22 per cent before 2020. Photo: Andrew Smith SG Photography Ltd
The famous Albert Dock in Liverpool. Average private rents in the city were up 11 per cent in 2015 and are expected to increase by a further 22 per cent before 2020. Photo: Andrew Smith SG Photography Ltd
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UK government’s ‘Northern Powerhouse’ scheme is driving property boom in thriving Manchester, Liverpool

High rental yields, job creation and population growth are making the UK’s great northern cities property investment hotspots for overseas buyers

Topic |   Property investment
Jonathan Gordon
Jonathan Gordon

Updated: 2:54pm, 20 Jul, 2018

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The famous Albert Dock in Liverpool. Average private rents in the city were up 11 per cent in 2015 and are expected to increase by a further 22 per cent before 2020. Photo: Andrew Smith SG Photography LtdThe famous Albert Dock in Liverpool. Average private rents in the city were up 11 per cent in 2015 and are expected to increase by a further 22 per cent before 2020. Photo: Andrew Smith SG Photography Ltd
The famous Albert Dock in Liverpool. Average private rents in the city were up 11 per cent in 2015 and are expected to increase by a further 22 per cent before 2020. Photo: Andrew Smith SG Photography Ltd
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