# Doncaster delights investors with cultural appeal and solid property price rises Author: Pal Sinha, Barnali Author URL: https://financedigest.com/author/pal-sinha-barnali Published: 2017-08-21 Category: LIFESTYLE Category URL: https://financedigest.com/category/lifestyle Meta Title: Doncaster property boom: £15m cultural fund ignites Meta Description: Explore Doncaster's rising house prices, government investment, and stunning art deco redevelopment at Danum House. Invest in the up-and-coming town now! URL: https://financedigest.com/doncaster-delights-investors-with-cultural-appeal-and-solid-property-price-riseshtml ![undefined](https://prod.superblogcdn.com/site_cuid_cm5qst7v3003gwirgwqtxn8i8/images/fd21aug176-1736843588502-compressed.jpg) - **Doncaster house prices up 15.98% over past 5 years (Zoopla)** - **New Northern Cultural Regeneration Fund to provide £15m for tech, creative and cultural sectors** - **Grade II listed Danum House redevelopment honouringDoncaster’s art deco heritage (Properties of the World)** The northern [market town of Doncaster is delighting investors](https://www.financedigest.com/markets-slammed-with-noise-investors-trust-tone-to-set-the-record-straight.html "Markets Slammed With Noise, Investors Trust Tone to Set the Record Straight") and art aficionados alike, thanks to its extensive cultural offering. Now, the town is also [set to benefit from the government’s](https://www.financedigest.com/factbox-uk-government-sets-out-priorities-in-queens-speech.html "Factbox-UK government sets out priorities in Queen’s speech") new £15 million Northern Cultural Regeneration Fund. **“Doncaster is a surprising location in many ways and the government’s commitment to investing in the North of England positions it well as an investment prospect. Right now, Doncaster is a key up and coming location for residential [property investment and we’re seeing an unprecedented level of interest](https://www.financedigest.com/uk-buyers-lead-interest-in-megacity-istanbul-accounting-for-21-51-of-all-property-enquiries.html "UK BUYERS LEAD INTEREST IN ‘MEGACITY’ ISTANBUL, ACCOUNTING FOR 21.51% OF ALL PROPERTY ENQUIRIES") in what the town has to offer.”** **Jean Liggett, CEO,** [**Properties of the World**](http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001hiXei6l7p_drHvXJSoOs7zYEUnUVbJMeMmILRGxnshkqRfBRLAKT_V6W53z61Y5m6o6hkqFaL4OrfsiIWA_pWYsCZyDYrNoOek_t1V0eBvkxXcP90p8Ppa6yA_FNAuK85dixfga_qMyt6VFQmeVH9fdIBVFvzztPztdYAzwRzziRFavyMsYOLW_rmXu-BEIX&c=H345PyiOnrdvmrWPykZ_c2KvHLwTOJ2VpFFQOFg-ixqSte8Z8s6Afw==&ch=YmLl53dDZD7Oj0L2Ip38F0Rww2Hz5adjaUfwP_Ut2_tPPMnkd_TfUA==) ![danum house](https://prod.superblogcdn.com/site_cuid_cm5qst7v3003gwirgwqtxn8i8/images/fd21aug176-1736843588502-compressed.jpg) The £15 million Northern Cultural Regeneration [Fund follows a series](https://www.financedigest.com/adnami-secures-series-a-funding-from-qntm-group.html "Adnami secures series A funding from QNTM Group") of government commitments to the North of England. The level of investment is such that Philip Hammond MP, Chancellor of the Exchequer, observed, “if the Northern Powerhouse were a country, it would be amongst the [biggest economies in Europe.”](https://www.financedigest.com/reuters-impact-please-put-a-price-on-carbon-says-europes-biggest-utility.html "REUTERS IMPACT-‘Please put a price on carbon’, says Europe’s biggest utility") The cultural fund will boost the extensive investment by focusing particularly on the region’s tech, creative and cultural industries. **“This £15 million fund is a fantastic chance for towns and cities to [develop inspirational projects that could have a transformative local](https://www.financedigest.com/southampton-development-continues-to-excite-local-investors.html "SOUTHAMPTON DEVELOPMENT CONTINUES TO EXCITE LOCAL INVESTORS") effect – particularly in communities that have seen less cultural or creative investment in the past…. We want as many people as possible to benefit from the Great Exhibition of the North, and this fund will boost the Northern Powerhouse and help build a lasting legacy across the whole region.”** **_K_** **aren Bradley, Culture Secretary** ![danum-house1](https://prod.superblogcdn.com/site_cuid_cm5qst7v3003gwirgwqtxn8i8/images/danum-house1-1736843588432-compressed.jpg) Within Doncaster, one of the [city’s landmark](https://www.financedigest.com/australia-drops-landmark-criminal-cartel-case-against-citi-deutsche.html "Australia drops landmark criminal cartel case against Citi, Deutsche") art deco buildings is leading the way when it comes to showcasing the region’s regeneration. The grade II listed former department store, set in the heart of the town, is the subject of a major redevelopment that will see it transformed into spacious, open plan apartments, complete with rooftop cinema and concierge service. The emphasis on keeping the original character of the building – known as Danum House – is turning this into one of Doncaster’s most exciting and unique [residential developments](https://www.financedigest.com/north-america-residential-wood-flooring-market-expansive-coverage-on-the-latest-trends-and-developments-in-the-market.html "North America Residential Wood Flooring Market – Expansive Coverage on the Latest Trends and Developments in the Market"). As well as the town’s cultural attractions, [investing in buy-to-let](https://www.financedigest.com/why-are-investors-checking-out-of-uk-buy-to-let-and-checking-in-to-hotel-investment.html "WHY ARE INVESTORS CHECKING OUT OF UK BUY-TO-LET AND CHECKING IN TO HOTEL INVESTMENT?") property in Doncaster makes financial sense too. ![danum-house2](https://prod.superblogcdn.com/site_cuid_cm5qst7v3003gwirgwqtxn8i8/images/danum-house2-1736843588530-compressed.jpg) **“Prices in Doncaster are extremely low at present. From as little as £83,000 here, you can buy a one-bedroom apartment of 465 sq. ft at Danum House. These are seriously spacious apartments that offer a high standard of [living and their central location is perfect](https://www.financedigest.com/analysis-perfect-storm-poor-britons-caught-in-cost-of-living-squeeze.html "Analysis-‘Perfect storm’: Poor Britons caught in cost-of-living squeeze") for attracting tenants looking for the best that the town has to offer.”** **Jean Liggett, CEO,** [**Properties of the World**](http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001hiXei6l7p_drHvXJSoOs7zYEUnUVbJMeMmILRGxnshkqRfBRLAKT_V6W53z61Y5m6o6hkqFaL4OrfsiIWA_pWYsCZyDYrNoOek_t1V0eBvkxXcP90p8Ppa6yA_FNAuK85dixfga_qMyt6VFQmeVH9fdIBVFvzztPztdYAzwRzziRFavyMsYOLW_rmXu-BEIX&c=H345PyiOnrdvmrWPykZ_c2KvHLwTOJ2VpFFQOFg-ixqSte8Z8s6Afw==&ch=YmLl53dDZD7Oj0L2Ip38F0Rww2Hz5adjaUfwP_Ut2_tPPMnkd_TfUA==) Doncaster has enjoyed house [price rises of 15.98% over the past](https://www.financedigest.com/bitcoin-price-rises-past-50000-as-rebound-continues.html "Bitcoin price rises past ,000 as rebound continues") five years, according to Zoopla. Property market experts such as those at Properties of the World are keeping a close eye on values, with prices tipped to be on the verge of [rising at rates](https://www.financedigest.com/bank-of-england-set-for-second-hefty-rate-rise-in-a-row.html "Bank of England set for second hefty rate rise in a row") similar to those that we’ve seen in northern cities such as Manchester. With so much being invested in the local area, it’s only a matter of time! --- This blog is powered by Superblog. Visit https://superblog.ai to know more. ---