Wales Property Sourcing – Why Investors Are Moving Out of England

By Louis Lattuca

Over the last two years, I’ve noticed a huge trend: investors from London, Birmingham, and Manchester are increasingly shifting their capital to Wales. Why? Because South Wales offers better ROI, lower barriers to entry, and sourcing agents like us who understand the local market inside and out.

Why Investors Are Leaving England:

• Higher Purchase Costs: Even with price corrections, major English cities remain expensive.

• Oversaturated Markets: Competition in cities like Manchester or Liverpool drives yields down.

• Increased Regulation: Licensing and planning hurdles are more complex in English metros.

Why They’re Choosing Wales:

• Lower Purchase Prices: Entry-level deals from £45K–£85K in towns like Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent, and Neath.

• Higher Net Yields: It’s not uncommon to find 7–10% net returns on BTL, or 25–35% ROI on R2R.

• Less Competition: Fewer national sourcing agents operate here — we’ve secured some of the best off-market pipelines.

What You Need to Watch For:

• Rent Smart Wales Compliance: Ensure your sourcing agent handles licensing and registration.

• Local Knowledge: Not every Welsh town performs equally — we help investors avoid poor postcodes.

• Refurb Costs: Material access can be slower in rural zones; we use reliable local contractors.

We’ve helped dozens of investors make this transition successfully — if you're considering investing outside of England, let’s build your Welsh portfolio together.