A British Wire investigation has found that over 20,000 high-end London properties are currently 'buy-to-leave' investments, exacerbating the city's housing shortage.
Investigation
The 'Ghost Houses': Thousands of London Homes Left Empty by Overseas Investors
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By Daniel Forsyth
Published 11 May 2026 · 2 MIN READ

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Daniel Forsyth
Daniel Forsyth is a senior correspondent at The Prime, covering UK policy, markets, and global affairs from London.







