Nottingham

Business in Nottingham is booming. Small companies are growing at 17 times the national average, the fintech and life sciences sectors are expanding quicker than anywhere in the UK, and the city is home to the largest business centre in the East Midlands.

In recent years, £1bn has been invested in infrastructure – resulting in an excellent tram system and an award-winning bus network. On top of this, a £250m redevelopment is currently underway, which will see a remodelled shopping complex and new ‘City Hub’ college campus. The new East Midlands Hub of HS2 – the planned high-speed rail network – which will reduce travel times to London to less than an hour.

With the highest rental yields in the UK for 2018 – and two world-class universities and a stable job market further driving demand for quality accommodation – Nottingham represents a lucrative option for buy-to-let investors.

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Sources: Hometrack.com; TotallyMoney.com; Nottinghamshire County Council.