Investment Opportunities in Halifax

Located in West Yorkshire surrounded by the South Pennine moors, Halifax is perfectly placed to benefit from the wave of investment which has spread across the North West into Yorkshire. Benefitting from a recent £58 million town centre revamp, Halifax is bristling with investment activity across a range of industries and public-sector services.

As a town that boasts beautiful architecture, culture hotspots and industrial age history, Halifax represents an ideal opportunity for property investors looking to add both new and heritage real estate to their portfolio.

A great investment

Current real estate property in Halifax offers an unmissable investment opportunity, with drastically undervalued prices compared to other key cities in the North.

The average house price is currently £129,274, an increase of over 14% in the past five years which demonstrates the steady growth in the area. Overall, prices in Halifax over the past year were up 4% on the previous year and up 11% on the 2014 level, according to Rightmove.

Buy-to-let investors can take advantage of high-income yields with high quality buy-to-let apartments for a significantly lower investment than other UK cities.

A strong rental market

The average property rent in Halifax is currently  around £540 PCM for a three-bedroom house while a one-bedroom apartment comes in at £399. Compare that to nearby Leeds where a three-bedroom house demands an average monthly rental price of around £970 and a one-bedroom apartment  £576, this demonstrates that Halifax offers fantastic rental savings for commuters to Leeds living only 30 minutes away.

Halifax’s rental demand is higher than ever, driven by an influx of young professionals and families forming thriving communities. This has resulted in rental returns far outweighing those found in other comparable towns and cities.

The rental demand looks set to increase with the ongoing redevelopment of Halifax’s town centre. A project that will transform and enhance the city’s historical central core.

A £58 million town centre revamp – an exciting future

Halifax is currently undergoing an extensive programme of regeneration, accelerated by unprecedented investment in the town and its economic and residential infrastructure.

This includes a £58M plan to revamp Halifax town centre. The mission is to modernise historic buildings and roads in what Calderdale Council are describing as: “once-in-a-lifetime travel improvements and regeneration in Halifax town centre”.

The gentrification of this once industrial town is transforming it in a way that embraces and enhances its unique heritage.

Piece Hall, the UK’s only surviving 18th Century cloth trading hall, has been newly converted into a public piazza space. The £19m restoration project was a real success, attracting 80,000 visitors in its first week and hosting cultural events and concerts.

The restored Piece Hall is Halifax’s obvious centrepiece, a Georgian cloth hall forming the kind of plaza you’d expect to find in a European capital. However, the regeneration process is best symbolised by the restoration of Dean Clough. This 220-acre mill complex, once one of the largest textile factories in the world, has been given a new lease of life as a centre for business, leisure, and the arts.

Similarly, old industrial stone buildings in the centre offer opportunities for high-street retail chains to move to the town, boosting the local economy by bringing new jobs to the area. The former mill town’s revival has already seen major companies relocate to the town.

Quality of life is Halifax’s unique selling point, and local decision-makers are enshrining it as the key focus of all future changes. Halifax’s good schools and child-friendly attractions are just some of the reasons why families priced out of the Leeds suburbs are moving to Calderdale. Coupled with cheaper purchase and renting prices, this has resulted in a resurgence of interest from young professionals looking to buy affordable period homes with garden space.

Location, Location, Location – established transport links to Leeds, Manchester and the Greater North

Halifax is ideally placed within the M62 corridor, on a main Trans Pennine rail route between the two prosperous city regions of Leeds and Manchester, and between Huddersfield and Bradford. This allows quick and easy access to a population in excess of 5.5 million providing significant economic opportunities.

Halifax is within the borough of Calderdale, home to real contrasts where lively historic town centres and vibrant markets meet dramatic countryside. The area currently has over 8,000 businesses and a population in excess of 200,000 people, which is expected to grow by 25,000 over the next 20 years. Halifax is seen as an enterprising location with the highest level of business start-ups in the region.

Accessible architecture and culture

Halifax is a town of culture, heritage and impressive architecture. Home to Eureka! The National Children’s Museum, Calderdale Industrial Museum, six theatres and several independent art galleries, the city’s impressive range of cultural offerings add tourist attraction to the list of benefits.

Modern additions include a new £10m central library, a wooden-clad youth centre with a skateboard park on the roof, and a historic redbrick chapel now adorned with a copper and glass extension housing a bar and cinema.

Property Investment in Halifax

For those looking to build a property portfolio, Halifax offers a great opportunity.

At Fitzwilliam Capital Partners, we’re always looking for unique, high yield opportunities for our clients. Once identified, we design and build high quality properties ourselves, selling them directly onto property investors at competitive rates.

Find out more about Halifax and the unique opportunity The Library by Fitzwilliam offers today. Get in touch with Hayley Moore on 0161 641 3100 or email us at hello@fitzwilliam-cp.com.

Fitzwilliam Capital Partners currently offers investors the opportunity to purchase luxury apartments in Halifax city centre. Renovated to an incredibly high spec, prices start from £72,000 and investors can expect to make up to 18% ROI.

On Thursday, Fitzwilliam Capital Partners launched the prestigious Agin Court development, at an exclusive event held at the city’s San Carlo restaurant. A selection of first time buyers, investors and property experts attended the fantastic event, along with Spicer Haart – who have been selected to act as agents on the scheme.

In its first week of launch Fitzwilliam Capital Partners report that 55% of the homes at Agin Court have been sold.

National sales manager Phil Bull commented: “This is the most exclusive development that Fitzwilliam has built to date.  We have had tremendous success with previous schemes in Leicester – Blenheim Court and Crecy Court, and it’s fantastic to be back in the city again.”

“The launch was a tremendous success, it’s clear that buyers are really impressed with the standard of accommodation available at Agin Court.  All apartments provide larger than average accommodation – some even have terraces and balconies – and all are finished to the highest specification.  The first lucky five to reserve, were also the lucky winners of an IPhone X!

Agin Court is a development of 38 two bedroom apartments and penthouses located on Charles Street, providing fantastic city accommodation in the heart of the ‘Cultural Quarter”.

Prices, availability and further details are now available.  If you would like further details contact p.bull@fitzwilliam-cp.com.

We would like to offer you a final chance to purchase a property at our apartment schemes in Halifax and Doncaster.

This is your final chance to purchase as we only have a limited number of units available. There are special offers available for both cash and mortgage buyers. In addition, we also provide free management for the first year.

So, what are you waiting for? Contact our national sales manager – Phil Bull to find out more here or call on 0161 641 3100.

 

The Library – Doncaster

Why should you purchase at this fantastic development?

• Surplus monthly income of £252*
• Purchase price from £70,000
• Anticipated ROI of 17%

Several investors have recently achieved a rent of £425 and a yield of 7.3%

 

Why Purchase in Doncaster?

Average hours prices are currently rising at a rate of around 8% in Doncaster, compared to a national average of just 5.8%. 

Doncaster has the highest job growth, compared to the rest of the nation.

Contact our sales team now on 0161 641 3100

 

Courier House – Halifax

Why should you purchase at Courier House?

• Prices from £72,000
• Anticipated monthly rent of £495*
• Up to 18% ROI
• Prime central real estate

Working with our specialist rental advisors Leef Properties, a number of our investors have been able to achieve a monthly rent of £575 – a 25% increase on the anticipated rent, achieving a yield of 8.67%.

 

Why Purchase in Halifax?

The £19m Piece Hall regeneration scheme has created a vibrant new cultural quarter in the town.

The project has also prompted improvements to the town’s road system

. The town’s proximity to the M62 and train station with links to Leeds and Manchester give Halifax excellent transport links.

 

Get in touch

Don’t miss this opportunity. Contact our national sales manager Phil Bull to find out more here or call on 0161 641 3100.

Fitzwilliam Capital Partners – has announced that it has acquired its third site in Leicester, with plans to build 38 high quality two bedroom apartments and penthouses.

The scheme which has been named – Agin Court, is situated on Charles Street, a stone’s throw away from the highly successful Blenheim Court scheme – also developed by Fitzwilliam.

Work has already commenced on site, at Agin Court – located in the city’s up and coming ‘Cultural Quarter’ – and it is envisaged that the homes will be ready to move into by September 2018.

Hayley Moore, director at Fitzwilliam commented: “We had tremendous success at our two most recent schemes in Leicester – Blenheim Court and Crecy Court – and were keen to progress further opportunities in the city.”

“With continued planned investment into the city over the next few years, the opportunities for those seeking an investment opportunity or purchasing a home in Leicester are highly attractive.”

Since the start of the year, Fitzwilliam Capital Partners, has secured additional development opportunities across the UK in locations including Halifax and Doncaster and are about to announce plans of new schemes in Sheffield, Lincoln and Newport – more than doubling its portfolio.

The company is now targeting further opportunities abroad in Spain and other locations overseas and in the UK.

Prices, availability and further details will be available very soon.  If you would like further details on the opportunities available and to register your interest contact p.bull@fitzwilliam-cp.com

High Yield Buy-to-Let Property in Doncaster – Should I Invest?

The property market in the north of England has been turning the heads of buy-to-let property investors for some time now. The combination of high rental demand, low property values and region-wide redevelopment is transforming the Northern Powerhouse into a buy-to-let investment goldmine.

While major northern cities such as Manchester, Leeds and Lincoln have been a key focus of Northern Powerhouse property investors, smaller cities and towns in the region also present a massive opportunity – one which many investors are missing out on.

Doncaster is one of these places, brimming with great untapped investment opportunities. Set to be transformed over the coming years into a thriving business and university hub, the town’s redevelopment masterplan states that Doncaster will: “contribute to Sheffield City Region’s growing economic offering, putting it firmly on the map among other Northern Powerhouse cities.”

For investors looking for a unique opportunity, Doncaster is exactly that.

 

Ambitious town centre redevelopment plan

Doncaster’s redevelopment masterplan clearly outlines the town’s potential. It states: “very few places in the UK come close to us in terms of delivering major regeneration projects over the last ten years.”

This is very true. Much of the £20+ million funding for Doncaster’s redevelopment plans has already been approved and is in place, and will cover the redevelopment of the town centre, including the train station, waterfront, business district, market place and retail core.

“Our ambition is bold but realistic,” says the town council on the doncaster.gov.uk website, “It reflects a clear sense of direction and promotes a growing economic contribution into Sheffield City Region and beyond as part of the Northern Powerhouse.”

The ambitious plans also highlight how the town will “benefit from enhanced green spaces and waterways that will create a better setting for visitors, investments and town heritage.” In addition, the planned redevelopment of the cultural quarter are set to “reinforce the retail and leisure core through better links and public space improvements.”

 

Remarkably low property prices in Doncaster

Property in Doncaster is valued well below the national average. According to property market analysis company, Dataloft, a flat or apartment in Doncaster is currently worth on average £73,035 – 65.4% less than the England and Wales average of £211,163. This is competitive even in the wider region of Yorkshire & Humber where on average a flat or apartment will set you back by £112,906.

Doncaster property in general costs 16.5% less than in greater Yorkshire & Humber. These lower than average property prices mean Northern Powerhouse investors can add to their property portfolios with either small mortgages or low investments, making the town an incredibly low risk opportunity.

 

High yields & rental demand

As well as benefitting from low property prices, Doncaster also shows huge potential when it comes to rental demand and high yields.

According to Zoopla, average rent in Doncaster varies from £400 – £580 PCM depending on the property and the number of bedrooms. Combined with lower than average purchase prices, these rental stats make for some very attractive yields.

The bigger picture looks even rosier. Much of the town’s redevelopment focuses on attracting businesses and students to the town, suggesting that in the long run, both rental demand and long-term yields will become even more attractive.

 

A unique cultural offering

With its markets, horse racing, railways and architecture, Doncaster already benefits from a rich cultural background. However, as part of the town centre’s redevelopment, many of these areas will be enhanced even further.

This includes the addition of a brand-new £14 million combined museum, library and archive buildings. This project is set to transform Doncaster’s landmark 1960s’ girls school building into a 21st century marvel.

The redevelopment will also build on the success of Doncaster’s famous markets, deepening their ambitions and functions, and shining a light on the town’s tourism appeal. The redevelopment masterplan states that: “the aims are to ensure the area is vibrant not just on current market days, but all week long.”

Lastly, plans for what is described as a “stunning marina” will take advantage of Doncaster’s waterside location, creating a bounty of attractive retail and leisure uses for the area. This marina will be appealing to locals as well as attracting those from further afield, and will likely play a part in increasing rental demand throughout the town.

 

Excellent transport links

Doncaster’s excellent transport links make it especially attractive to investors – particularly its location on the East Coast Mainline. Combined with the town’s redevelopment, this connectivity will play a key role in bringing new businesses, students and workers into Doncaster.

The train station forecourt itself will also undergo a huge makeover, with aims to enhance the first impression Doncaster makes on its visitors. Set to be carried out in partnership with Virgin Trains and South Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive (SYPTE), the forecourt improvements also hope to attract investment and jobs into the region.

 

Up and coming Business District

Becoming a crucial business hub in the north is a key part of how the town plans to expand and grow. Doncaster’s redevelopment masterplan states that it plans to “rebrand the town as a location of choice for regional businesses,” and “ensure the centre is a focus for business and enterprise.”

Recent developments have already taken place in the “business district” area, such as the new £20m Civic offices and the £22m Cast performance venue. Wider development hopes to transform the area into the “corporate face of Doncaster,” with a key focus on new office investment. With a predicted influx of new businesses coming into the town, Doncaster’s rental demand is likely to increase over the coming years.

 

Growing University and student hub

Doncaster college already plays a pivotal role in the town’s education sector, and there are plans to enhance this offering even further. As part of their 2015-18 strategy refresh, the college stated: “Our vision continues to highlight the College`s critical role in transforming lives and improving the local economy.”

Key areas of growth for the college include further education, higher education and international students – key areas which are likely to contribute to an influx of students living and studying in the town.

Education also forms a key element of the redevelopment masterplan, with University and Research and Development facilities stated as part of the overall growth.

 

Property Investment in Doncaster

At Fitzwilliam Capital Partners, we’re always looking for unique, high yield opportunities for our clients. Once identified, we design and build high quality properties ourselves, selling them directly onto property investors at competitive rates.

Our Doncaster property represents one of these opportunities. The Library by Fitzwilliam is a luxury development, located just six miles to the south east of Doncaster town centre.

The one bedroom apartments start at just £70,000 with a predicted rental income of around £425, leaving investors with the unique opportunity to capitalise on 7%+ yields.

Find out more about Doncaster and the unique opportunity The Library by Fitzwilliam offers today. Get in touch with Hayley Moore on 0161 641 3100 or email us at hello@fitzwilliam-cp.com.

Fitzwilliam Capital Partners cordially invite you to an open day at our exciting new development, “The Library”.

The former community library is located just six miles to the south east of Doncaster town centre and has been renovated to the highest standard, now boasting 23 one bedroom apartments.

During the open day, a letting agent will be in attendance giving you the opportunity to discuss the rental market and their rental assurance package which will be on offer to you.

We look forward to showing you around our fabulous selection of one bedroom apartments that are bringing new life to the former community library in Doncaster.

For additional information, or to book your place, get in touch with Hayley Moore on +44 (0)161 641 3100.

“The Library” in Doncaster is the newest property investment opportunity from Fitzwilliam Capital Partners.

The former community library, located just six miles to the south east of Doncaster town centre, has been redeveloped and renovated to the highest standard and now boasts 23 one bedroom apartments in walking distance of local amenities.

From just £70,000, these new apartments are set to make the perfect addition to any northern powerhouse property portfolio, boasting high yields and rental demand.

With Doncaster undergoing a huge town centre redevelopment and the number of households in Doncaster on the rise, The Library offers a timely opportunity for investors keen to generate high rental yields over the coming years.

More details can be found on The Library’s information page. For additional information, get in touch with Hayley Moore on +44 (0)161 641 3100.