GLOBAL: Searches for UK property in Q1 2025, which came from the GCC, were dominated by UAE residents – accounting for 58%, followed by Saudi Arabia (15%), Qatar (13%) and Kuwait (11%). Shariah compliant UK digital bank Nomo also said GCC residents accounted for 11% of all international searches for UK property over the last five years. Buyers are looking for holiday homes and investment opportunities with London and the North West among the most popular areas.