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Invest in poor urban areas

Series: Regeneration and Renewal ; 10 October 2003, 2(1)Publication details: 2003Subject(s): Summary: Research carried out by Ulster University for the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) shows that property development returns in deprived urban areas can outperform the market average, particularly in retail developments. Also, contrary to investors' fears, the study claims that investing in deprived areas has a lower risk than the overall market. Copies of "Benchmarking of urban regeneration performance" is available from t +44(0)1793 413122

Research carried out by Ulster University for the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) shows that property development returns in deprived urban areas can outperform the market average, particularly in retail developments. Also, contrary to investors' fears, the study claims that investing in deprived areas has a lower risk than the overall market. Copies of "Benchmarking of urban regeneration performance" is available from t +44(0)1793 413122