Nottingham is a prime spot for property investors, offering a combination of high rental demand, strong yields, and long-term capital growth. With two major universities, there’s a constant flow of students needing accommodation, but it’s not just them—young professionals and families are also flocking to the city. This diverse tenant base ensures a steady stream of rental income, making it a low-risk, high-reward investment location.

Property prices in Nottingham are still relatively affordable compared to cities like London and Manchester, yet rental yields are among the best in the UK, with some areas hitting 6-8%. On top of that, house prices are rising fast thanks to ongoing regeneration projects (like the substantial city centre Broadmarsh redevelopment) and infrastructure improvements (like the residential & commercial development of the Fareham area near Clifton).

This means investors can benefit from both solid cash flow and increasing property values over time.

The city’s excellent transport links, including trams, rail connections, and easy access to the M1, make it an attractive choice for commuters and professionals. Nottingham’s economy is booming, with growing industries in tech, finance, and healthcare, creating strong employment opportunities and driving demand for quality housing. With high yields, strong growth, and a thriving economy, Nottingham is a goldmine for investors looking to build wealth through property.

My "lightbulb moment" came while traveling through New Zealand during a gap year. I realized that I could earn rental income in Pounds Sterling from the UK while enjoying life in New Zealand and spending in ‘Kiwi’ Dollars.

At the time, the exchange rate was highly favourable (£1 to NZD 3), and this opportunity sparked my journey as a small landlord more than 25 years ago.

However, on my return to the UK, progress was slower than I anticipated. Looking back, I now see that trying to build wealth through traditional property investment methods—saving slowly for large deposits and paying retail prices—was not the most efficient path to financial freedom!!

This realisation led me to seek a smarter approach, which I found through Progressive Property.

Here, I learned the importance of creative strategies for building equity, securing financing, and surrounding myself with a trusted team. These lessons were transformative, enabling me to take my property journey to the next level.

Now, after nearly 30 years in corporate technical and quality management, and with the added perspective of marriage and family life, I am fully pivoting into the property sector.

Through my role as a PPN (Progressive Property Network) host, I am actively growing my profile within the local investment community and the wider Progressive network.

This involvement allows me to provide valuable insights, solutions, and advice to others facing property challenges.

Let’s connect—I'd love to help you on your property journey!

Keira has a wealth of commercial and residential property law experience gained over 20 years. She has learnt that there is more to the property buying and selling process than just the “black letter” law and always ensures that she provides a full service to clients. This includes explaining complex legal issues to clients in a way they fully understand and helping them to assess the risk involved in a transaction.

Her practice currently comprises all elements of property law including commercial and residential property matters. She is a Progressive Property Network approved solicitor and has close relationships with investors, commercial brokers and lenders. She also deals with commercial finance, refinance and bridging finance. She delivers talks and legal know-how at property investor networking events.

Keira aims to become fully involved with her clients’ businesses and seeks to understand their needs and pressures and this allows her to work with them to achieve the best possible outcome. This commerciality is an additional asset much appreciated by clients and adds value to their business. Building these personal relationships means that clients come back to Keira time and again for her legal advice.

Richard Stone is a Builder/Developer and Chartered Construction Manager as well as a Non-Exec, Trustee, TEDx Public Speaker, as well as being a Coach Mentor & respected trainer.

Richard has a quick wit and a great sense of humour along with a real handle of what it takes to deliver results in Construction, Property and business as well as a passion to support the learning of others.

His 30+ years experience construction from building sites to senior management and board level on companies large and small

As well as training and mentoring those in property, Richard also works with other business owners to help them maximise their profits and regain time and has become known for his ability to dispense valuable no nonsense insightful advice either as a Non Exec or in fractional roles.