Bristol

Why buy in Bristol?

Bristol is one of the UK's highest growth cities with a major £15bn pound economy set to grow by 9% in the next five years. It has the second-fastest growing population in England and Wales and is home to The University of Bristol, the ninth-best university in the UK. 

  • One of the fastest growing cities in the UK with a thriving population of

    470,000
  • Rental growth in the next five years

    25%
  • Size of Bristol's economy

    £15bn
  • Expected house price growth by 2027

    17%
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Bristol Investment Guide

Bristol is a fast growing city that is a great opportunity for owner-occupiers and investors. There is a shortage of available property in the city and not enough homes being built, meaning prices and rents are increasing. 
  • Why invest in Bristol

  • Bristol housing market and population

  • Economic growth forecasts

  • Where to invest in Bristol

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Bristol housing market

Bristol is one of the fastest growing cities in the UK. By 2040, the Council estimates that Bristol’s population will rise to more than 525,000 as the current pace of growth shows no signs of slowing and with the chronic shortage of properties available, The Chocolate Factory offers the perfect opportunity for investors to purchase premium properties rental properties in Bristol.

Bristol’s population growth and housing market offers everything that investors could ask for –  high growth, low supply and construction rates that are not adequate to meet demand.

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  • Regeneration in Bristol

    Bristol has big plans for the future including regeneration works that will transform every area of life in the city. More jobs, better homes, more retail and cultural opportunities will come and will be a big positive to any investor looking at property in Bristol.

  • Temple Quarter

    This city centre quarter is being transformed to reflect Bristol’s past, present and future. It will be a world class gateway into the city unlocking its potential for future generations. Based around the railway station, Temple Quarter will be a blueprint for sustainable and inclusive city centre regeneration.

    It is one of the UK's largest regeneration projects and is set to create 22,000 new jobs and contribute £1.6bn to the economy 

  • Temple Island

    Temple Island is a new £350m urban district from Legal & General that will create two new office blocks, a hotel and a conference centre to boost Bristol’s business community. The project is in the planning stages and it is estimated that it will bring another 2,000 jobs to Bristol city centre once complete.

  • Frome Gateway

    Frome Gateway is the long-term transformation of land on either side of the River Frome in Bristol’s St Jude area. It will become an exemplar neighbourhood that is sustainable, inclusive and healthy to meet the needs of the local community.

    Plans are underway and include new jobs, improved green and blue spaces, and new public realm. It is anticipated that Frome Gateway will be a rich mix of people, businesses and community spaces that will make Bristol an increasingly sought-after residential destination.

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