Why Leeds?
We buy property in and around Leeds, and Wakefield. Professionally & ethically, we have been actively developing property for over 30 years.
We mainly focus on renovating old and tired residential family properties bringing them back to the market within a 3-6 month time frame.
Many of our investors joint venture with us allowing us collectively to buy property with cash. Additionally, we also offer an opportunity for existing home owners to joint venture with us so they also make a profit.
£69 Billion Economy
Leeds City Region and surrounding Yorkshire areas are now the UK's second-largest economy after London. This is created from services and goods and brings a staggering £69 billion to the area, making its economy larger than 9 European countries!
High Rental
More under 24-year olds than any other area outside the South East. Just what's needed for investors looking to help the supply-demand for those looking to buy and let property.
They do finance too
UK's second-largest financial services sector and is 'The financial center for excellent' according to UK Trade & Investment.
You want Tech?
Leeds has a 1 billion tech sector and is acclaimed as the 'Digital Capital of the North'.
Population boom!
Leeds' population has increased 151% in the last 10 years - seven times that of London. With a population of 7 million within an hour's drive.
Big names live here
Big named business all have headquarters in Leeds. Channel 4, Asda, Jet2, Tetley Brewery, Yorkshire bank, The Leeds Studios, Capita, First Direct, GHD, Sky Betting & Gaming plus NHS Digital and NHS England. All those employees need to live somewhere making it a hot spot for investors. Employment looks to increase by 6.5% over the next 10 years - that's fast, and has seen Serviced Accommodation boom!
Start her up
It holds the highest concentration of scale-ups outside of London and has the fastest growth in the North. 82% more venture capital beating Manchester by 12% for scale-ups.
Needs more rentals
With exceptional job growth and an influx of young professionals & students, Leeds is struggling to cope with property demand. 90,000 new homes are needed by 2021 with only £60,000 in the pipeline. In turn, this means there is a huge demand for rental properties making it a haven for investors. Its Estimated house prices will increase 20% and rents will follow closely behind by 2022.
Huge investment planned
Leeds Southbank project will double the size of Leeds City Centre making it one of Europes largest regeneration areas. Equivalent to 350 football pitches and generating over 35,000 jobs and 8,000 homes.
Plus 2 new hospitals, £150 million terminal building at Leeds Airport increasing passenger numbers from 4-7 million.
Needs more buy-to-let
It's the perfect storm... low property prices and strong rental yields mean that Leeds is an incredibly strong place to buy to let property and boasts an average yield of 4.9% compared to London at 3%
Student City
Leeds has the largest cluster of higher education institutes outside London producing 39,000 graduates. That's 9,000 international students who all need to rent somewhere. Great for buy-to-let landlords.
Best location
Just Google where Leeds is located. it couldn't be more centrally placed and easier to get to placed at the end of the M1 motorway. 5 flights to Heathrow daily and plenty of Euro destinations too.
Why Wakefield?
Cathedral City Wakefield is just 20 minutes from Leeds and is a fast-growing yet unknown location. Like many northern cities, it's had its share of underinvestment. However, it's long since turned a corner and has undergone regeneration projects such as Trinity Walk retail development. Wakefield is perfectly placed with excellent transport links into Leeds and draws on the convenience of the M1 close by. Due to its countryside location, it's perfectly placed for days out at the stunning Yorkshire Sculpture Park, and Nostell Priory Parkland.
Wakefield has a population of around 380 thousand people and recently bid for City of Culture. As mentioned by 'The Guild Property Professionals' - Wakefield is an up-and-coming district with appeal for those looking for affordable living, but with the luxury of excellent transport links and ease of access to Leeds. This makes it an ideal investment area for landlords or refurbishments to sell, as an alternative to the higher prices sought in Leeds.