Great Northern bounce in Land Registry figures
A great Northern bounce in the latest Land Registry figures in Yorkshire, The Humber and the Trafford district of Greater Manchester reflects longer-term confidence by buyers and investors following Government investment, according to leading property expert Nicholas Leeming, Chairman of upmarket national estate agents, Jackson-Stops & Staff. Nick Leeming said: London continues to outperform the rest of the country, even though sales levels over 1 million were down year on year in February, probably due to the threat of mansion tax. Newham showed the highest annual rise and Hackney the highest monthly increase which reflects how buyers and investors are increasingly looking East in the capital to find new areas offering value. Increased investment in Yorkshire, Humberside and the evolution of the Northern Powerhouse in Manchester have contributed to a surge in confidence in these areas. Greater Manchester is shaping up to be a great place to invest as major London companies continue to establish a presence in the City.