Why US economic uncertainty could spark boom in UK real estate investment

Capital efficiency in an age of disruption

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Daniel Austin shares his views on why US economic uncertainty could point investors in the direction of UK real estate...

As Trump's economic agenda resurfaces rooted in protectionism, tariffs, and "America First" rhetoric, markets are experiencing renewed and significant volatility. While the goal may be to repatriate jobs and capital, the reality could mirror his first term: supply chain disruption, retaliatory tariffs, inflation, and ultimately, a loss of investor confidence. The resulting uncertainty is likely to trigger another wave of capital flight, as global investors seek more stable, yield-generating opportunities elsewhere. One asset class poised to benefit as an alternative could be real esta...

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