Derby offers the opportunity to gain quality academic qualifications at Derby University. But it is not all work and no play! Derby student nights out are great fun too. With plenty of great restaurant/bars like The Distillery and Turtle Bay to fuel up beforehand or fast food takeaways to grab a snack at the end of the night, you can be sure that your Derby nights out will give plenty of food for thought. And where better to recover the following day than relaxing in one of Derby’s many parks. Try Markeaton Park opposite Kedleston Road, or Darley Park near the city centre.



If you are the parent of a student who is looking to study at one of Derbys world class Universities and Colleges, then why rent when you can buy? A purchase of a 1 bedroom self contained apartment is the ideal way to ensure your child has modern and secure accommodation while in Derby and the property can be either sold or rented to the local market as an investment thereafter.

Renting a 1 bedroom apartment costs between £35,000 and £45,000 over 3 years. Property prices are predicted to increase by around 19.1% in the next 5 years in the East Midlands so a 1 bedroom apartment with a purchase price of £150,000 would increase in value considerably within 5 years. It is clear to see that buying is better than renting as you could gain unto £25,000 by buying rather than paying around £35,000 by renting. 

The Masons Place development is only 10 minutes away from Derby University so is ideally located as student accommodation. With starting prices for a 1 bedroom apartment of £150,000, it is an attractive investment opportunity.  A 20% deposit secures the purchase and the balance is paid over an 12 month period from exchange of contracts, with equal monthly instalments. The apartment is fundable and we have independent mortgage advisors who can assist you in this regard if required.