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Select Property, a leading UK-based <a href="https://menainsights.com/dubai-real-estate-rebounds-with-aed-200m-bugatti-residences-penthouse-sale-2/”>real estate developer, has announced a new partnership with UAE-based finance content creator Kartik Iyer as part of its regional campaign to educate GCC investors on the benefits of diversifying their portfolios through UK real estate.
The partnership coincides with the launch of Vita Living Circle Square North in Manchester, a completed residential scheme offering fully managed, income-producing apartments in one of the UK’s strongest-performing rental markets, with yields of up to 8.2% and occupancy levels of 98.5%. Over the past five years, regional investors have committed more than AED 450 million to UK real estate through Select Property, reflecting growing confidence in professionally managed, income-backed investment opportunities.
The collaboration reflects a broader shift in GCC investor sentiment, with more individuals seeking geographic diversification beyond regional markets while balancing long-term wealth preservation with reliable income streams. UK real estate remains a preferred destination due to its transparent regulatory framework, mature rental market and resilient long-term performance. Select Property has seen a sustained increase in enquiries from across the region, with GCC investors committing more than AED 450 million into UK real estate through the company over the past five years.
Known as The Financial Wingman, Kartik Iyer has built a highly engaged audience by simplifying complex investment topics and helping individuals make better financial choices. Through the partnership, he and Select Property will deliver a series of educational digital content pieces, investor insights and market updates to help regional audiences better understand the opportunities within the UK residential property sector.
Vita Living Circle Square North is located in Manchester’s M1 postcode, a five-minute walk from the University of Manchester. The development is fully furnished, fully tenanted, and already generating returns, with a 10% initial payment and no further payments required until June 2027, with mortgage options available.
Supporting the investment case, Manchester has once again topped the buy-to-let rankings as the UK’s best city for new investment in 2026, ahead of Glasgow, Coventry, Wigan and Nottingham, according to Aldermore’s Buy to Let City Tracker. The index assesses locations across five indicators: average rental income, rental yields, long-term house price growth, vacancy rates and the proportion of residents in the private rental sector.
Adam Price, CEO, Select Property, said: “Today’s investors want more than sales messaging. They want credible information that helps them make confident financial decisions. Kartik has built a reputation for honest, educational content that resonates with investors across the UAE and wider GCC, and we are delighted to partner with him to help regional investors understand the long-term opportunities available in the UK property market.”
Kartik Iyer added: “Investment decisions should be based on education, not hype. More people across the region are looking to diversify internationally, and UK real estate deserves serious consideration for its long-term fundamentals. I am excited to work with Select Property to help people understand what investing in the UK looks like and why cities like Manchester continue to attract global investors.”
As part of its broader regional strategy, Select Property continues to expand its presence across the Middle East. As the first UK developer to open a permanent office in Saudi Arabia, and with over 20 years of experience, the company has built a strong foundation in supporting GCC investors with access to fully managed, internationally recognised real estate opportunities.