The Property Podcast
The worst areas to invest in 2025
Apr 10, 2025
Discover the not-so-great areas to steer clear of for property investments in 2025. The hosts unveil locations struggling with weak capital growth and stringent regulations, particularly in Wales and Scotland. They also dissect the high costs and low returns in Southeast England and the holiday let market's shrinking appeal. Learn why affordability alone doesn’t guarantee value and gain insight into what makes a location worth your investment. Plus, hear about an innovative app that offers cashback for mortgage payments.
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- Certain regions like Wales and Scotland face challenges such as poor economic fundamentals and unfavorable regulations, making them risky for investment in 2025.
- Investors should be cautious about holiday let markets in areas like the Cotswolds, where changing dynamics and reduced tax benefits threaten profitability.
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Identifying Poor Investment Areas
The importance of choosing the right areas for property investment is emphasized, along with an analysis of the worst places to invest in 2025. Specific regions are called out, such as most of Wales, where limited transport links and poor employment opportunities limit potential growth outside major cities like Cardiff and Swansea. Similarly, Scotland faces challenges due to stringent rental regulations and government policies perceived as unfavorable to landlords, making it a risky choice for investment. In England, the commuter areas around London are also advised against due to high property prices lacking the prestige to justify such costs, ultimately diminishing the potential for capital growth.
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