We believe Greater Manchester to be a thriving hub of innovation, culture and finance. The borough has developed a reputation of being “the only place in the United Kingdom that even comes close to rivalling London in terms of the strength and breadth of the professional and financial services in can offer.” (1) Forecasts support this in revealing the borough development will continue to thrive, with private sector growth in Greater Manchester will surpass national averages. (2)
In this area guide, we focus on Wigan’s potential as a property investment hotspot. Our research covers:
- How Wigan is currently outperforming national house price growth
- Current average values per property type
- What you could have earned if you had invested in Wigan 5 years ago
- Why we believe Wigan’s economy is thriving
- How property investment in Wigan could allow you to capitalise on HS2
In 2010, Wigan was listed as the 11th best buy-to-let hotspot across the country on account of its affordability and its potential for strong yields. (3)
Click on the image below to download our guide on property investment in Wigan.
Written by Jenna Kamal
Sources
- http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/business/special-report-professional-financial-services-8609043
- http://www.investinmanchester.com/why-manchester/economic-overview/
- http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/mortgageshome/article-1689988/Top-100-postcodes-for-buy-to-let.html
Disclaimer and Legals
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