Coleraine is a university town and commercial centre on the River Bann in north Antrim, home to a campus of Ulster University and gateway to the north coast's spectacular beaches and Giant's Causeway. The town has a strong retail and professional services economy serving a wide catchment, and the Riverside Retail Park and Coleraine town centre are key commercial locations.
“University of Ulster Coleraine campus. Gateway to Causeway Coast. Strong tourism links.”
— CMB Market Analysis
Coleraine town centre regeneration; Ulster University campus investment; Lodge Road gateway; riverside walk improvements; Atlantic Ocean Road tourism corridor; Churchlands housing
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Coleraine presents development opportunities linked to Coleraine town centre regeneration. Growing demand from the Education (Ulster University) sector is creating opportunities for purpose-built commercial space and conversion projects. Strong transport links enhance viability for mixed-use and residential-led schemes.
Good appetite. Education and tourism valued.
Our team has deep experience arranging commercial mortgages, bridging loans, and development finance across Coleraine and the wider Northern Ireland region, from commercial property purchases to retail unit purchases.
Coleraine is a university town and commercial centre on the River Bann in north Antrim, home to a campus of Ulster University and gateway to the north coast's spectacular beaches and Giant's Causeway. The commercial property market benefits from strong demand across Education (Ulster University), Retail, Tourism sectors, creating diverse occupier interest and reducing single-sector risk. With average yields of 6.5% and 10.8% price growth over five years, Coleraine offers compelling returns for commercial property investors. Excellent connectivity via NI Railways to Belfast (90 mins)/Derry supports tenant demand and underpins long-term property values. Ongoing regeneration activity, including Coleraine town centre regeneration, further enhances the investment outlook and signals sustained public and private sector confidence.
Unique legal and regulatory framework compared to the rest of the UK. Market liquidity can be lower for larger assets, requiring specialist lender knowledge and patient capital approaches.
Coleraine's commercial property landscape has been shaped by Coleraine town centre regeneration. Growth in the Education (Ulster University) sector has driven notable investment activity, with occupier demand supporting new development and refurbishment projects across the area.
Coleraine falls under Northern Ireland planning authority, where the adopted local plan supports commercial development and economic growth. Planning decisions reflect a balance between heritage conservation and enabling new investment, with CIL charges and Section 106 contributions applying to larger schemes.
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