Prince Harry and Meghan Markle recently moved back to the UK. The Sussexes will reportedly live in the Cotswolds during their “extended stay” in the country. An expert has shared that this is the best time for the couple to buy a property in the region.
Expert reveal how Prince Harry can buy house in UK due to reduced market rates
As per a property expert, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle can buy a house in the Cotswolds. This is because home prices have decreased compared to 2025. According to Rightmove, data reveal that overall sold prices in the Cotswolds fell by 2% from the previous year and by 2% from the 2023 peak of £457,314.
Meanwhile, reports indicate that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are renting the property instead of purchasing it.
A property expert commented on the reason behind this decision. He felt the couple chose to rent to explore their life in the UK without making a long-term commitment.
“Given the amount of traveling Harry and Meghan do and the possibility that their plans could change, I think renting is a much more realistic option than immediately purchasing a multi-million-pound property,” Saif Derzi, founder of Property Buyers Today, told The Daily Express.
He added, “A high-end rental would give them the privacy and security they need, while allowing them to test out an area without making a long-term commitment.”
Recently, Rob Shuter reported that Markle rejected a home offer by Harry’s uncle, Charles Spencer. It was The Falconry, a 17th-century lodge located in the Spencer family’s Althorp Estate in Northamptonshire.
“Harry was genuinely moved because Althorp will always be sacred ground to him,” a source told the outlet. However, “Meghan took one look at the reality and knew it wouldn’t work. Too remote, too far from London and, frankly, not nearly grand enough.”
An insider said, “Meghan isn’t moving back to Britain to hide away in an old lodge in Northamptonshire.” The Duchess “wants privacy, history and security — but she also expects serious luxury, substantial space and easy access to London. This wasn’t even close.”
