Why invest in Teesside?
Lower-than-average UK purchase prices.Higher yields.
Teesside, and Middlesbrough in particular, has become a prime destination for property investors seeking better value and stronger returns.
With affordable purchase prices well below the UK average and gross yields regularly reaching 7%–10%, the region offers one of the most attractive buy-to-let propositions in the North East. Ongoing regeneration is driving job creation, infrastructure upgrades and inward investment — all of which are uplifting the local housing market.
Middlesbrough is also home to a large student population, with Teesside University and several colleges creating year-round demand for quality rental accommodation. Together, these factors combine to create a thriving and sustainable rental market, ideal for investors focused on both consistent income and long-term capital growth.
Strong demand for social housing
Teesside is playing a critical role in tackling the North East’s urgent need for affordable homes and this is creating opportunities for socially conscious investors.
Middlesbrough, in particular, has a strong and growing demand for social housing, with units managed by reputable housing providers such as Thirteen Group and North Star Housing. These properties offer:
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Secure, long-term tenancies
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Fully managed lettings
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Comprehensive maintenance and repair cover
For investors, this means peace of mind, guaranteed income, and a measurable social impact. Your capital doesn’t just generate returns it helps provide stability for families and individuals most in need, aligning financial and ethical goals.
Excellent transport connectivity
Teesside’s strategic transport links make it a highly accessible and well-connected region — for residents, businesses and investors alike.
Middlesbrough benefits from a centrally located railway station with direct services to:
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London
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Manchester
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Leeds
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Newcastle
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Edinburgh
Major roads such as the A19, A66, and A1(M) provide fast, reliable links to the rest of the UK, while frequent regional and local bus services are run by Arriva, Stagecoach and Go North East. For air travel, Teesside International Airport is minutes away, with Newcastle and Leeds Bradford Airports also within easy reach.
Ongoing investment in transport, cycling infrastructure and sustainable travel options is ensuring the region remains futureproofed for growth and highly desirable for tenants.
Why PIME invests in Teesside
At PIME, we don’t just invest here, we live here.
We’ve built our business in Middlesbrough because we believe in its potential. We know the postcodes that are rising. We understand the council’s development plans. And we’ve spent years building relationships with local tradespeople, agents and partners to deliver high-quality, high-yielding property investments that perform — even in uncertain times.
Teesside in numbers
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Average property price: £125,000
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Typical yields: 7%–10%+
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Ongoing investment: £3.5bn+ in regional regeneration
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Student population: 18,000+ at Teesside University
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Major employers: Amazon, NHS, digital & clean energy hubs
Discover the opportunity for yourself
Whether you’re based in London, Manchester, or the Midlands, Teesside offers an unbeatable mix of affordability, demand and growth.
Let us show you how far your money can go — and how PIME can help you build a hands-free, high-yield portfolio in one of the UK’s most overlooked investment hotspots.