For the first time since 2012 , reading has fallen out of the top ten list of best cities in Europe to invest in property , while reading ranks sixth . Although London is the largest real estate market in Europe , its high prices and a crunch on yields has paid itself off . Ranking fifteenth , London came in just behind Istanbul and two places below expectations . Berlin and Hamburg took the top two positions mainly due to their strong demand for office space and creative and tech innovation .
For the first time since 2012, London has fallen out of the top ten list of best cities in Europe to invest in property, while Birmingham ranked sixth. Although London is the largest real estate market in Europe, its high prices and a crunch on yields has put investors off. Ranking fifteenth, London came in just behind Istanbul and two places below Budapest. Berlin and Hamburg took the top two positions mainly due to their strong demand for office space and creative and tech industries.