As a potential homeowner trying so hard to find properties for sale, Leicester should have already come up in your list of possible homes. If it hasn't, then you may want to read further about the area. After learning more about the city, you may end up asking yourself why you have never considered moving in here. It is not to say that other areas are not good, but you should know by the end of this article that Leicester is not a place to be missed out on.
Leicester is the largest city in the East Midlands and one of the oldest cities in England. It is kept afloat by industries such as food processing, knitwear, electronics, plastics, printing, and engineering. It is the United Kingdom's first Environment City (1990) and won the European Sustainable City (1996).
Engineering is the city's prime source for its economy and many local businesses even offer apprenticeship to future engineers.
Residential property in Leicester is abundant and would cost about 405pcm for a one bed flat, 580 for a two bed flat, 500 and 590 for a two bed and three bed house respectively.
There are two universities found in this city. These are the University of Leicester and the De Monfort University. Other important establishments are the National Space Center, the City Art Gallery, and The Musician (a music venue). It should also be mentioned that Leicester is the European City of Sport in 2008, which completes the all around package.
City transportation is very well constructed and an airport, The East Midlands Airport, is also located in Leicester.
If you are looking for the perfect properties for sale, Leicester seems to have it all taken cared of for you. Below are just some of the many suburbs found in the city that you may be interested to read on further about:
- Leicester City Centre Leicester's city centre include majority of city's shopping areas, markets, and its Cathedral. The city has two shopping malls and more than eighty different shops. A cinema is due for completion within the year. Property for rent here would cost about 650pcm for a two bed flat and 550pcm for a two bed house.
- Belgrave Belgrave is located in north Leicester. Mostly composed by Asians, Belgrave is home to the Golden Mile, an area where jewelry shops are said to sell more gold than any other area in the United Kingdom.
- Braunstone Braunstone is a suburb in Leicester. It is home to one of the largest parks in the city and valuable historical areas like the Shakespeare public house and old school house. It is currently one of the best areas in the nation with many improvements from 1990 to date. - Evington Evington is one of the outer suburbs and villages of Leicester. It has a park, village green, shopping areas, and pubs. Renting a one bed flat would cost about 350pcm, a two bed flat 425pcm, and 850pcm for a two bed bungalow.
- Highfields Highfields is one of Leicester's highest areas. Many of the Victorian houses which were built during the late 19th century have been converted into residential areas, majority of which are flats. A two bed flat would cost about 475 and a two bed house would be 450. Most of the immigrants found here are from the East European countries
There are other suburbs which you may feel that fits your fancy more. You can opt to look at online travel guides of the city to learn more about them or call a real estate agent and begin your inquiry about the endless possibilities of the area.
It seems as if with all the imaginable properties for sale, Leicester has managed to produce them all for future possible homeowners. There are so many sources available in order to fully learn all there is to the city. But at the end of the day, the best advice is always for you to come down and see for yourself the beauty of such a place. Only then can you really estimate just how far, and how much, you are willing to give in order to make a life in the said area.
It seems as if with all the imaginable properties for sale, Leicester has managed to produce them all for future possible homeowners. There are so many sources available in order to fully learn all there is to the city. But at the end of the day, the best advice is always for you to come down and see for yourself the beauty of such a place. Only then can you really estimate just how far, and how much, you are willing to give in order to make a life in the said area.
Edward Parry loves UK cities and buys quite a few properties in places like Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds and so on. He provides lots of tips on getting the best deals possible. Get more information regarding properties for sale Leicester.
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