Sheffield is a city going places with big ambitions!

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A city going places with big ambitions!…

Sheffield is a city going places with big ambitions! The FCO described Sheffield as a city that is going places with big ambitions!  I can say living here it definitely has the feel of a city on the up.

In the 60’s Sheffield was completely ahead of its game.  Gaining a reputation for creating modernist icons.  Such as Park Hill Flats and the Gleadless Valley Estate.

This city’s industrial heritage and geography have created a defined separation of East and West.  Hallamshire being home to Dore, Whirlow and Ranmoor.  Properties here still demand a premium.

To the east, areas such as Meersbrook, Greenhill and Gleadless cater for first and second-time buyers.  With the city centre, Shalesmoor and Kelham Island offering a trendy alternative.  A great option for those stepping onto Sheffield’s property ladder, due to the areas redevelopment scheme.

There is also array of independent restaurants, galleries, museums, café’s and bars.  And of course home to Meadowhall.  Meadowhall is the largest shopping centre in Yorkshire.  The eleventh largest in the United Kingdom.  There is even plans for an extension.  This would make Meadowhall the fourth largest shopping centre in the UK.

Evidence?

There have been many major residential and commercial developments over the past few years.  With many more in the pipe line!  Thus, creating much improved housing and attracting new businesses.  

A city of great opportunity!  No matter if you live here, work here or invest here.  Throughout its history, Sheffield, has been recognised as inventive, hardworking and entrepreneurial city.  Priding itself on getting on with things, quietly but effectively, irrespective of the challenges faced.  Just like Sheffield ‘folk’.

Sheffield attracts and retains new investors, graduates, entrepreneurs and multinationals as well as developing it’s own locally grown world beating companies.

So much more…

With 2 world class research Universities Sheffield is well placed for the 21st Century. Over 35% of the 15,000 Graduates from the Universities remain in the city every year.  As well as this it has a Hospital with a global reputation for its research and the largest College in Europe!

With an average travel to work time of only 23 minutes.  It also offers a quality of life with over half of the City’s population living within 15 minutes of open countryside.  Many even closer to the city’s 150 woodlands and 50 public parks.

Not just a steel city

Known as the ‘Steel City’.  Famous for its ‘made in Sheffield’ steel cutlery.  But, it is also awarded as England’s greenest City.  Literally the best of both worlds!!

A city that has more trees per person than any other City in Europe.  And being on the doorstep of the Peak District….  Wow, what a place!!

This city is still at the heartbeat of UK manufacturing.  It remains home to many of the world’s most innovative engineering organisations global names like Boeing, Tata and Rolls-Royce.  All who benefit from the city’s credentials in advanced and modern manufacturing.  Both universities of Sheffield are strong in engineering.

Sheffield Properties

In the South of the UK annual property prices are expected to see the largest increase.  However, property investors are looking North for good value for money and income stability.  The Sheffield property market has held its own in recent years.  It is believed the prices are likely to rise over the next few years; creating a property hotspot.

Over a third of high net worth investors looking to purchase property in northern regions think that property prices are going to rise.

With over a quarter who plan to purchase citing ‘strong rental income’ as a reason to invest here.

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We will keep bringing you up to date information about Sheffield, I Squared Properties and what we are up to and new developments we are taking on.

Speak soon

Laura and James