Aberdeen Investment Properties

Aberdeen property prices corrected 20% from 2015 peaks following oil price decline. This creates opportunity: current prices are 30% below 2014 levels while rents have stabilised. The energy transition supports long-term recovery. Aberdeen is positioning as the UK energy transition capital. Offshore wind, hydrogen, and carbon capture projects are creating new employment. BP, Shell, and Equinor are all investing in transition projects from Aberdeen. Yields have improved dramatically. Pre-correction yields were 4-5%. Current yields hit 6-7% for quality properties as purchase prices fell faster than rents. City centre apartments that sold for £200,000 in 2014 now trade at £140,000. Investment strategy matters. Avoid properties dependent on single energy company tenants. Focus on diverse tenant pools: students (25,000 at two universities), NHS workers (Aberdeen Royal Infirmary is major employer), and transition sector professionals.