07/09/2026
What could Andy Burnham becoming Prime Minister mean for Manchester property?
With Andy Burnham now Prime Minister, we wanted to look at what this could mean for Manchester and the wider property investment market.
Devolution has been a key part of Burnham’s approach. During his near-decade as Mayor, he has focused on giving Greater Manchester more control over decisions, investment and future growth, consistently arguing that greater regional powers can help drive stronger local economies. Initiatives such as No. 10 North have also reflected his ambition to give Greater Manchester a stronger voice in national decision-making and bring more government influence and investment to the region.
Here’s what Arik Agamian, Global Investment Director at AIL Property, had to say:
“Having overseen Greater Manchester through a period of exceptional growth, regeneration and rising property values, Burnham is now taking the ‘Manchester model’ of investment-led growth to national government.
Greater Manchester property values increased by around 63% during his time as Mayor, highlighting the strength of the region under his leadership.
With housing, infrastructure, transport, regeneration and greater regional investment at the centre of the government’s growth strategy, Manchester could be well positioned to benefit from continued investment and development.
For investors, having Manchester’s former Mayor now in Downing Street could further strengthen the city’s profile as a leading UK destination for property investment, supporting continued regeneration, employment, rental demand and long-term capital growth.”
At AIL Property, we help our clients understand the wider factors shaping the market and identify opportunities that align with their individual investment goals.
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