A maritime mercantile city, Liverpool is a UNESCO World Heritage site thanks to the historic importance of its ports.
The city is playing a fine balancing act trying to maintain that status while responding to growing demand for development.
The listed Royal Liver, Cunard and Port of Liverpool Buildings line the River Mersey and hark back to Liverpool’s history, a history which is not complete without mentioning the musical phenomenon of The Beatles.
But what else does the city have to offer investors?
Scroll down to find out.