Derby is a major commercial center in the East Midlands region, with a population of approximately 250,000 people and 2.2 million people within a 45-minute drive. The city has a stable industrial employment base, with major employers including Rolls Royce Engineering, Alstom, Toyota, and Royal Crown Derby. Derby University has also expanded, incorporating several colleges and employing 34,000 students. The city has undergone significant developments in both commercial and residential areas, including the upgrading of the main shopping center, Derbion Shopping Centre. The investment consists of four separate properties, located in different areas of the city, including 23 and 35 Bass Street, 73 Mill Hill Lane, and 11 Forester Street. Each property is a HMO, with varying numbers of bedrooms and en-suite facilities, and has sui generis planning permission. The properties are all licensed with the Council and have the benefit of dedicated parking spaces.