London remains by far the UK\u0027s hottest property investment spot but rural areas on the rise

Among those planning on purchasing a property in the next 12 months, London emerged as the UK’s leading investment hotspot, with 40 per cent considering investing in the capital, FJP Investment found.

Behind London, the West Midlands and East of England ranked second and third, with 32 per cent and 26 per cent of investors, respectively inclined to purchase a property in these regions.

The South West came fourth (19 per cent), closely followed by the East Midlands (17 per cent).