# Let’s get regional – investors hone in on powerful potential of UK’s top 10 provincial cities Author: Pal Sinha, Barnali Author URL: https://financedigest.com/author/pal-sinha-barnali Published: 2017-11-08 Category: LIFESTYLE Category URL: https://financedigest.com/category/lifestyle Meta Title: Top 10 UK Regional Cities Report: Doncaster, Halifax, Bradford Meta Description: Discover the top 10 UK regional cities flagged up in the latest Property Frontiers report. Explore compelling metrics and exciting opportunities in cities like Tags: featured Tag URLs: featured (https://financedigest.com/tag/featured) URL: https://financedigest.com/lets-get-regional-investors-hone-in-on-powerful-potential-of-uks-top-10-provincial-citieshtml ![undefined](https://prod.superblogcdn.com/site_cuid_cm5qst7v3003gwirgwqtxn8i8/images/fd081117-19-1736843287450-compressed.jpg) - **New Property Frontiers report flags up the top 10 UK regional cities** - **New metrics create a compelling case for regional city investment** - **Doncaster, Halifax and Bradford all currently exciting investors** ![MAP](https://prod.superblogcdn.com/site_cuid_cm5qst7v3003gwirgwqtxn8i8/images/2-1-1736843287344-compressed.jpg) A new report from property [investment experts Property Frontiers has highlighted investor](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?") interest in regional cities – those urban areas that don’t make the list of the top ten biggest cities in the UK, but which make up the country’s top 100 towns and cities by population. **_“Far from being promising underdogs, regional cities frequently outperform much bigger and better-known cities on a wide range of metrics that signal dynamic economies, changing fortunes, and promising housing markets.”_** ![Ray Withers](https://prod.superblogcdn.com/site_cuid_cm5qst7v3003gwirgwqtxn8i8/images/ray-withers-ceo-property-1736843287336-compressed.jpg) Ray Withers **_Ray Withers, CEO,_** [**_Property Frontiers_**](http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001h0A3B5WWsFFbgdZNnekDnejGTb4hq2P5UYOBQUrTbIux4B-pUEAZV8vaSEaFMc6e0ug1JOnGCT8TsULd6tfgpUSkg0UvoRYJN5hSdVOQjXU2q6Jmxt4BOiz9Jdbau6xAhjFosKqoFkkq9vibqUYfAxs8fNEZqRF3ojihy7CFk-HHKfsFWbgtKw==&c=c26ZXeyshA3tpyGsdbmAIDpO8Hw4DNPVqeELQXVI1C1pZAEvQQFvhg==&ch=KC-zH_WXIaNBFSkLwIpOfbePc3TjOOCuO0i6orV9LFOf-nzcOIf1fQ==) Property Frontiers has noticed a growing trend in interest from investors looking at city metrics in depth, from population growth rate to number of business start-ups. These factors are increasingly influencing investors decisions about both where to buy and how much to spend. Based on its own analysis, Property Frontiers has highlighted the UK’s 10 regional city star performers, each of which is leading the country in one or more metrics. These are presented in the [2017 Regional Cities Market Insight report.](http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001h0A3B5WWsFFbgdZNnekDnejGTb4hq2P5UYOBQUrTbIux4B-pUEAZV4pj8orVaMCizCKuysJw9Be5NB12IrYZg2hdRAu4ZEQx1oC4X-pokK7UqeByqp6o-0u0NrGJqI8XzljL1YxQg0Ic22enIp_XEIwky_DXAEmsSI3c2ti22CqDHs0zMrOh0aVkYxfqgyuQJaKPTV8NIT9to2i3eGUhUzh3-iAT6EEy&c=c26ZXeyshA3tpyGsdbmAIDpO8Hw4DNPVqeELQXVI1C1pZAEvQQFvhg==&ch=KC-zH_WXIaNBFSkLwIpOfbePc3TjOOCuO0i6orV9LFOf-nzcOIf1fQ==) Three of the cities highlighted in the report are **Doncaster, Halifax** and **Bradford.** [Doncaster](http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001h0A3B5WWsFFbgdZNnekDnejGTb4hq2P5UYOBQUrTbIux4B-pUEAZVwNxG8Bky7LoY-8RybGYrgxSK4uwUjfyU9yEZy21ObRP3twNZoYGXWaxNYtxQPum9sxtDyAoPcHOspH-QWM3FTD6eGAbvrssz8ftwBZpsEGZkrgVM54SdkRAkBcmpsdXtrO5icickx1DBXYozZryIjshbT8bC1U3gcfqKGZXSQuo15Q4hc4397XiDI55_B4ySeZuPdWc_fasYFOnsbsgbc62s5qOSBXzLl6lVdeNlyoR&c=c26ZXeyshA3tpyGsdbmAIDpO8Hw4DNPVqeELQXVI1C1pZAEvQQFvhg==&ch=KC-zH_WXIaNBFSkLwIpOfbePc3TjOOCuO0i6orV9LFOf-nzcOIf1fQ==) is home to high tech employers including Amazon, BAE Systems, IBM, and McLaren. Halifax has been enjoying a notable surge in interest in its property market since the newly renovate Piece Hall opened, drawing in 250,000 visitors since August. [Bradford](http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001h0A3B5WWsFFbgdZNnekDnejGTb4hq2P5UYOBQUrTbIux4B-pUEAZVwNxG8Bky7Lo1zxq0lmHXhQCMoyyov7XO2e3AAz9fzSoKErnZyDccIRWUsuFlzAM5F00ioLBQ54Wqu6xt54HaiuJxlWFcKhpoGqw3LhbGRZIJKICxyrejROr5mfJWYc4MrDKTNsHCmuXcIu96RZbm7sURMFK8HP08KupdgmF_PJ484QbvfyQRoOpEgN8WcZis9odzqK7VGxJtiafQyUPPG-v6NeZ3hwW35jWM0qPWiac&c=c26ZXeyshA3tpyGsdbmAIDpO8Hw4DNPVqeELQXVI1C1pZAEvQQFvhg==&ch=KC-zH_WXIaNBFSkLwIpOfbePc3TjOOCuO0i6orV9LFOf-nzcOIf1fQ==), meanwhile, is home to more FTSE 100 companies than any other Northern city. **_“Each of these cities displays unique characteristics that are serving to draw investors away from larger urban areas and out into the regions. Regional prices are often lower than those in larger cities, creating the potential for higher rental yields. This factor is adding further weight to the attractions of regional investment.”_** **_Ray Withers, CEO, Property Frontiers_** [![CHART](https://prod.superblogcdn.com/site_cuid_cm5qst7v3003gwirgwqtxn8i8/images/3-1736843287350-compressed.jpg)](http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001h0A3B5WWsFFbgdZNnekDnejGTb4hq2P5UYOBQUrTbIux4B-pUEAZVwNxG8Bky7LoY-8RybGYrgxSK4uwUjfyU9yEZy21ObRP3twNZoYGXWaxNYtxQPum9sxtDyAoPcHOspH-QWM3FTD6eGAbvrssz8ftwBZpsEGZkrgVM54SdkRAkBcmpsdXtrO5icickx1DBXYozZryIjshbT8bC1U3gcfqKGZXSQuo15Q4hc4397XiDI55_B4ySeZuPdWc_fasYFOnsbsgbc62s5qOSBXzLl6lVdeNlyoR&c=c26ZXeyshA3tpyGsdbmAIDpO8Hw4DNPVqeELQXVI1C1pZAEvQQFvhg==&ch=KC-zH_WXIaNBFSkLwIpOfbePc3TjOOCuO0i6orV9LFOf-nzcOIf1fQ==) [Danum House](http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001h0A3B5WWsFFbgdZNnekDnejGTb4hq2P5UYOBQUrTbIux4B-pUEAZVwNxG8Bky7LoY-8RybGYrgxSK4uwUjfyU9yEZy21ObRP3twNZoYGXWaxNYtxQPum9sxtDyAoPcHOspH-QWM3FTD6eGAbvrssz8ftwBZpsEGZkrgVM54SdkRAkBcmpsdXtrO5icickx1DBXYozZryIjshbT8bC1U3gcfqKGZXSQuo15Q4hc4397XiDI55_B4ySeZuPdWc_fasYFOnsbsgbc62s5qOSBXzLl6lVdeNlyoR&c=c26ZXeyshA3tpyGsdbmAIDpO8Hw4DNPVqeELQXVI1C1pZAEvQQFvhg==&ch=KC-zH_WXIaNBFSkLwIpOfbePc3TjOOCuO0i6orV9LFOf-nzcOIf1fQ==) in Doncaster is a prime example of the kind of regional city investment that is capturing investors’ attention. The Grade II listed department store is home to 78 spacious apartments, ranging from one to three bedrooms. One-bedroom homes there cost from as little as £83,000, with yields of 8.5% per annum assured for five years. With mortgage finance available, investors can be a part of the city’s future for as little as £25,000. **_“The concept of a ‘regional city’ is a very broad one. Not every such location will perform well in terms of an investment location, so it’s essential to do some homework and identify those regional cities that offer the most compelling cases for investment. Just being a regional urban area doesn’t automatically qualify a location as a successful investment opportunity – that’s why we’ve produced the 2017 Regional Cities Market Insight report! It’s a way of highlighting those cities – like Doncaster – where property is presenting some really exciting opportunities.”_** **_Ray Withers, CEO, Property Frontiers_** --- This blog is powered by Superblog. 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