Ideally located between Liverpool and Manchester, the North West’s two main cities, Wigan is a town that has been on a steady rise for several years. With strong rental yields and good transport links to the surrounding region, this historic mill town is drawing the attention of increasing numbers of buy-to-let investors.
Wigan is currently the target of significant amounts of capital investment and regeneration aimed at upgrading the town’s retail, commercial and corporate spaces as part of the continued expansion of the North West.
One notable ongoing redevelopment plan is that of the Galleries Shopping Centre which is located right in the heart of Wigan. A short distance from Vantage Point, this £135 million project includes plans for a multi-media centre, 10,000 sq ft of commercial space and 265 new homes.
26 minutes from Manchester and 31 minutes from Liverpool by train, Wigan is one of the UK’s most important commuter towns. Couple low property prices with expansive regeneration plans and the reasons for its popularity among investors are clear.
