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Norwich has been named as one of the UK’s biggest areas of excellence in research and just a quick look around the city and wider area and it’s easy to see why. The city boasts the third highest concentration of research parks in the UK, with its two leading universities – the University of East Anglia and Norwich University of the Arts – being central hubs for this high level of intensive research. The high numbers and skill levels of graduates from these pioneering institutions supported a 21% increase in digital business in the area between 2010 and 2013 with almost 20,000 people working in the sector today.

New research carried out by Frank Knight has outlined the state of the UK property market as of May 2018. The main headlines of the report are that growth has slowed over all although there remains a positive rate of change. Price growth across the UK is expected to be 1% in 2018 and 14.2% in total between 2018 and 2022. UK rental growth is also set to be around 14% between 2018 and 2022.

For students, Norwich strikes the ideal balance of the big city and the calm of the country. It’s this combination of rural charm and urban excitement that saw it named as one of the best small cities in the world. Students also regularly rate it as one of the best places in the UK to be a student, but what is it that makes it so unique?

Norwich is without doubt one of our loveliest cities with the whole Norfolk area offering a lifestyle to savour. From the most charming idyllic villages to the bustle of the Golden Triangle, there's something to suit every investor and all budgets. But whether you're a local or someone considering moving into the area, a professional approach is a must. Here are five brief tips for investing in the area.

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Auctions can be a bit intimidating for anyone who’s not bought a property in this way before. But they can be one of the simplest and quickest ways to buy. Auctions have set dates, so you know exactly when your chance to make a purchase comes around. And you buy the house on the day so there aren’t any time-consuming complications to worry about. Plus, if you get the right guidance about the property, you will have all the information that you need to make a successful bid.

Demand for industrial and commercial property in Norwich is outstripping supply in several areas, with predictions for the local economy to grow in the next year by around 1.6, according to the latest Irwin Mitchell Powerhouse predictions.

There are 19 places across the UK that have been named as having grown more than 250% since the start of the new century. This is according to new research by online estate agent HouseSimple.com.

Changes have been made to the plans to revamp Anglia Square in Norwich, and it is hoped this final round of alterations will finally see the project get going. This will see the development of around 1,350 new homes in the city, providing a much-needed boost to the city’s housing stock. In addition, there are several other developments planned for the near future that could help to revolutionise property in the area.