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\nUK property continues to benefit from strong interest from foreign investors, especially those from Hong Kong seeking a path to citizenship. London, specifically, has always been attractive, as it consistently features among the top three cities in the world for prime property investments. Asian investors are driving this trend, as they are particularly attracted to the flexibility and potential returns, through either capital appreciation or recurrent income, that diversification through this\u2026
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\nSource : South China Morning Post
\nRead more…As Hongkongers rush for UK property, beware of this 40 per cent inheritance tax pain<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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