Malaysia's EPF Weighs £1.4 Billion Sale of UK Private Hospitals.

The article focuses on Malaysia's Employees Provident Fund (EPF) preparing to sell a portfolio of UK private hospitals valued at approximately £1.4 billion ($1.9 billion). The fund has engaged broker Knight Frank to facilitate the sale of 12 properties, which were acquired by an EPF-led consortium for about £700 million in 2013 and are operated by Spire Healthcare Group Plc. The growing interest in healthcare property investments is highlighted, particularly as the UK's National Health Service (NHS) faces challenges with waiting lists, leading to increased private healthcare usage and spending. In 2023, a record 4.7 million individuals had private health insurance through their employers, reflecting a shift towards private healthcare solutions. [Extracted from the article]