Just 23 minutes by train from London Paddington, Reading has long been a favourite of commuters looking for cheaper rents than the capital. Now, heavy investment in business facilities, education and transport infrastructure are making the town even more appealing to professionals, families, and property investors.Reasons to invest in ReadingNamed the fastest growing region in the UK by Ernst &amp; Young from 2020 to 2023, Reading is set for consistent growth as investments in business parks and the new &pound;900 million Crossrail station continue to drive demand and property values in the coming years. Reading's digital sector is one of the most concentrated in the UK, attracting major global companies such as Microsoft and Huawei that can benefit from world-class amenities and a steady supply of talent from overseas and the local University of Reading, which ranked in the top 30 universities in the UK.<img alt="" src="https://jll-global-gdim-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/t_ip-image-optimization/v1621243842/olmwebcontents/ip/prod/c5y4telpu8fdfnbicfhd.png" />Big city perks without the downsideMany London commuters prefer living in Reading for its lower prices and the smaller town experience. Reading offers the experiences of modern city living on a manageable scale, the River Thames and Berkshire countryside being within easy reach. The Oracle and Broad Street shopping malls are at opposite ends of the high street, featuring a mix of big brands, independent boutiques and eclectic eateries catering to Reading's multi-ethnic population. There's also fine dining at the London Street Brasserie and Michelin-starred L'Ortolan.<img alt="" src="https://jll-global-gdim-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/t_ip-image-optimization/v1621243850/olmwebcontents/ip/prod/ecbpmqjycvh4l85fcikz.jpg" />Strong education provisionFamilies moving to Reading will appreciate having nature and heritage sites on the doorstep, as well as high-performing local schools that boast some of the best GCSE and A-level grades in the UK.<img alt="" src="https://jll-global-gdim-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/t_ip-image-optimization/v1621243857/olmwebcontents/ip/prod/tibmlv0kmj1ivs3nnqjo.jpg" />Riverside livingNew residential developments are meeting the demand for well-connected property in Reading, from CBD apartments to the Berkeley Group's new riverside quarter Huntley Wharf, a residential-led development with commercial and communal facilities a short walk from Reading station.<img alt="" src="https://jll-global-gdim-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/t_ip-image-optimization/v1621243864/olmwebcontents/ip/prod/orof0aoxqzxn4o6uu0mn.png" />For more information about Huntley Wharf and other residential properties in the United Kingdom, please contact JLL International Residential at +852 3759 0909 or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:irp.hk@ap.jll.com">irp.hk@ap.jll.com</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;Disclaimer:Purchasing uncompleted properties situated outside Hong Kong is complicated and contains risk. You should review all relevant information and documents carefully before making a purchase decision. If in doubt, please seek independent professional advice before making a purchase decision. Our sales representatives for overseas property work exclusively in relation to properties outside Hong Kong and are not to deal with Hong Kong properties, unless expressly stated otherwise, are not licensed under the Estate Agents Ordinance to deal with Hong Kong properties. In the event of discrepancies between the Chinese and English versions, the English version shall prevail. *Prices and details correct at time of going to press. Travel times are approximate. Source:&nbsp;<a href="http://thetrainline.com/?fbclid=IwAR1f3M3utpEoVSrSe6Sqbw5Z_8GacXc-f-ARFh2TmmF13rZ4j_k0uZexE6I" target="_blank">thetrainline.com.</a>&nbsp;^On selected apartments. Computer generated images are indicative only. Planning Permission Number: 170509 and 171009 granted by Reading Borough Council. Acquiring interest in an apartment in the building with 999-year lease. Property ID: IRP_N_101_00371. Last update date: 17 May 2021.

Reading: Why London's commuter hotspot is the UK's most promising investment opportunity

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Europe's largest redevelopment project is also one of the most attractive areas to live, work and invest in London&nbsp;London residential markets are still among the most competitive options for overseas property investors, according to new research by Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL). Despite the increased stamp duty on foreign transactions, purchasing property in London was found to be more affordable than other global hotspots such as Sydney, Singapore and Vancouver, with &pound;73,750 (HK$748,166) transaction tax on a &pound;1m property purchase (compared to &pound;300,000 (HK$3.04m) in Hong Kong).Investing in London property can be a tricky prospect however, because of the large discrepancies in house prices and yields between areas. As redevelopment continues to transform the British capital, it's important for buyers to keep track of the changing fortunes of London districts to make sure they're investing wisely. In the new decade, Kings Cross is going from strength to strength as one of the best prospects for Central London residential investment.&nbsp;Strong performerOccupying 67 acres of prime Central London real estate, Kings Cross has changed dramatically over the past two decades, from underused industrial zone and red light district to one of the inner city's most vibrant destinations with a thriving creative industry. As the regeneration continues to enhance the area's appeal, the population is expected to grow by 9% over the next decade, increasing demand for property in a city already struggling with a housing shortfall.&nbsp;According to figures from JLL and Molior, new build property prices in King Cross increased by 106% from 2011 to 2019, compared to just 19% for London Zones 1 and 2 overall. Rents increased by 33% during the same period. JLL forecasts a further 13.9% house price growth and 11.9% rental growth over the next five years, outperforming Greater London as a whole.&nbsp;Nick Whitten, JLL Head of UK Living Research, explains: &ldquo;Kings Cross is a richly historic part of London which has undergone a phenomenal regeneration over the past 20 years with thousands of new homes built around several new public parks and squares. Kings Cross is proving to be a particularly attractive area to live in London with around 45% of homes in the area occupied by affluent young professionals.&rdquo;&nbsp;Knowledge QuarterA focal point of the Kings Cross regeneration is the Knowledge Quarter, a district of innovation comprising more than 100 organizations in a one-mile radius, from cutting-edge medical research to leading global brands, most notably Google. Office rents in Kings Cross have doubled since Google opened its doors in 2013, attracting other high-profile names including Facebook, Samsung, Nike and Universal Music.The regeneration is adding 1.8 million square feet of commercial space to Kings Cross for a total of 3.4m square feet of workspace in 19 new and refurbished buildings. Approximately 70,000 skilled workers live in and commute to Kings Cross every day, a number that's sure to grow in line with the booming tech sector.Kings Cross is a natural fit for global organizations thanks to its excellent connectivity, soon to be enhanced further following &pound;2.5bn of infrastructure investment. Kings Cross, St. Pancras and Euston train stations serve routes all over London, taking in all five London airports, as well as to the wider UK and mainland Europe via the Eurostar. Forthcoming Crossrail 2 and HS2 upgrades will add even more destinations and shorten journey times.&nbsp;New neighborhoodsAlong with commercial expansion, the Kings Cross redevelopment is adding new shopping and dining precincts, arts and culture venues, public spaces and 1,900 homes to make this emerging London hotspot a great place to live as well as work. There's also plenty of space to catch a breath, with 40% of the district (26 acres) designated as open space.Contributing to this green space and sought-after housing is Grand Central Apartments, a new residential tower of luxury apartments and penthouses surrounded by two acres of gardens and public squares, within walking distance of Kings Cross and St. Pancras stations. Expected to complete from Q4 2022, selected units are now available for overseas property buyers looking to invest in this dynamic part of London.&nbsp;For more information about Grand Central Apartments and other residential properties in London,&nbsp;<a href="https://internationalresidential.jll.com.hk/irp-enquiry?utm_medium=organic&amp;utm_source=jll-website&amp;utm_campaign=grand-central&amp;utm_content=article1">click here</a>&nbsp;or contact JLL Investments Limited at +852 3759 0909 or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:irp.hk@ap.jll.com">irp.hk@ap.jll.com</a>.

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The Tokyo 2020 Olympics have accelerated regeneration efforts in Japan's high-tech capital, with the country preparing to welcome a record 33 million foreign visitors that year, but these 'once-in-a-century' redevelopment projects will also bring about longer term gains.Already one of the most urbanized nations on Earth, Japan's urban population continues to rise with an estimated 94.3% of people living in cities in 2018, according to the World Factbook. This centralization is evident in Tokyo itself, as the megacity draws more and more people from surrounding cities every year and its residents cluster around its bustling central business districts.<img alt="" src="https://jll-global-gdim-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/v1529037714/olmwebcontents/ip/prod/ij97e7pfwbvs3iaxmt3z.jpg" />These sub-metropolitan &lsquo;cities-in-the-city&rsquo; each have defining characteristics that appeal to different demographics. Now, an unprecedented level of public and private investment in transport infrastructure, commercial facilities, and public amenities is enhancing these attributes to make Tokyo's CBDs even more appealing.&nbsp;Shinjuku &amp; Shibuya: home of youth, fashion and creative industryTwo of the capital's largest urban centers (or&nbsp;fukutoshin), Shinjuku and Shibuya are neighboring districts in Western Tokyo that have a lot in common, including being home to Tokyo's two busiest train stations. However, those who spend any time exploring their neon streets and hangouts will quickly learn to spot the difference.Shinjuku is the larger and louder of the two. Tokyo's answer to Manhattan's Greenwich Village, Shinjuku is the city's most fashionable night spot and boasts the largest concentration of skyscrapers in Tokyo, including legendary architect Kenzo Tange's imposing Tokyo Metropolitan Government building and Shinjuku Park Tower.Shinjuku Station is one of the busiest in the world, with more than 3.5 million passengers passing through its 200 gates in an orderly fashion every weekday. Many of Japan's biggest companies have their headquarters close to Shinjuku Station, including electronics giants Olympus and Seiko Epson, auto manufacturer Subaru, and game developer Square Enix.Shibuya is no less lively, especially of the area outside Shibuya Station where up to 2,500 pedestrians cross its famous five-way scramble crossing every time the traffic lights change. Shibuya has a youthful and creative personality; it&rsquo;s been a major technology hub since the 1990s and is home to many start-ups today, with facilities to support both foreign and domestic creative content industries.<img alt="" height="533" src="https://jll-global-gdim-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/v1529037722/olmwebcontents/ip/prod/sa9vdjrwevxkfgqykl04.jpg" width="800" /><a href="http://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/invest-overseas-properties/article/2148577/tokyos-shibuya-regeneration" target="_blank">The Shibuya Station area redevelopment</a>&nbsp;is one of the largest regeneration projects currently underway in Tokyo. This 15-year masterplan will streamline transport links, create new public plazas, and add approximately 9.5 million square feet of commercial and retail space in earthquake-resistant skyscrapers by 2027.Both districts have long been sought-after addresses in Tokyo, and new residential projects are addressing this high demand. Scheduled to open its doors in December, The ParkOne's Shibuya Honmachi by leading developer Mitsubishi Jisho Residence will offer 118 family-friendly apartments with convenient access to both CBDs, just 4 minutes from Shinjuku and 10 minutes from Shibuya.&nbsp;Ginza: high-end shopping, fine dining and fine artGinza's high street and luxury department stores are quieter than Shinjuku's or Shibuya's, their more expensive price tags attracting a more select and mature clientele. Popular with Tokyo's wealthy for more than a century, and more recently a favorite of Asian tourists, Ginza is the go-to destination for prestigious global brands like Apple, Cartier, and Rolex, as well as premium local boutiques selling the finest Japanese wines and delicacies.<img alt="" src="https://jll-global-gdim-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/v1529037735/olmwebcontents/ip/prod/jhu8hsxeroer27eqk6ri.jpg" />Beyond retail therapy, Ginza has plenty to offer foodies and culture vultures, with 43 Michelin-starred restaurants, more private art galleries than any other part of Tokyo, and the city's most famous kabuki theater, Kabuki-za. Its commercial district is home to blue chip companies such as local airline ANA and tech giants Fujitsu and Panasonic.What Ginza has traditionally lacked is residential properties, with only 1.22% of condominiums built in the wider Chuo-ku ward since 2008 having a Ginza address. This is slowly changing as projects such as the sophisticated PIAS Ginza 8-chome residence by high-end developer Morimoto come onto the market, located close to metro stations, amenities and schools.&nbsp;Omotesando: cultural treasures, peaceful parks and inspiring architecturePassing through Shibuya ward, but a world away from its crowds and sensory overload, tree-lined Omotesando road in Tokyo's cultural quarter Aoyama is a peaceful alternative for shopping and dining that's easier on the wallet than Ginza's high street.<img alt="" height="487" src="https://jll-global-gdim-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/v1529037756/olmwebcontents/ip/prod/qigtsc1r7we7zfdtbvfe.jpg" width="800" />Branching into youth fashion district Harajuku and traditional Cat Street along the way, Omotesando has something for everyone, even if you're just enjoying the fresh air and admiring the distinctive prize-winning architecture of its flagship Dior, Louis Vuitton, and Prada stores that come to life when illuminated at night.Away from the skyscrapers of the bustling CBDs, apartments in Omotesando tend to be low-rise. The Parkhouse Urbance Omotesando is a new collection of compact studios and two-bedroom apartments within 10 minutes' walk of 5 metro and JR lines. Expecting its first residents in April next year, units are ideal for simple, contemporary living and already available for overseas property buyers and investors.For more information about Tokyo residential properties in the city's most sought-after locations, contact JLL International Properties at +852 3759 0909 or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:irp.hk@ap.jll.com?subject=Tokyo">irp.hk@ap.jll.com</a>.

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