Birmingham - a build to rent opportunity
- 25th May 23
Birmingham: a Build to Rent opportunity
With more canals than Venice, Birmingham offers plenty of surprises. With a rich history, cultural attractions, a thriving art scene and popular shopping destinations, living in Birmingham provides a vibrant and diverse urban experience.
A dynamic and evolving job market
Birmingham has a thriving start-up business scene, driven by the young population and thirst for knowledge. The city is a champion of innovation with hundreds of creative businesses. The job market is diverse and rapidly growing and is the second best city outside of London for job opportunities, beaten only by Manchester.
Travel and connectivity
Much has been written about HS2, a high-speed rail network that is set to transform travel. This massive project will link London to major cities in the Midlands and North of England with the journey times from Birmingham to London being cut from one hour 21 mins to just 52 minutes. Opening times is expected between 2029 and 2033. Birmingham New Street station is the busiest station outside of London with unrivalled connectivity and thanks to Birmingham International Airport, there is also great accessibility to the rest of the world.
A city transformed
Deutsche Bank, Goldman Sachs, HSBC and PWC are just a few of the globally renowned businesses that have chosen to relocate to Birmingham. The government’s levelling up agenda has also had an impact on the city with government departments moving to Birmingham as part of the Places For Growth programme, which has seen over 2100 civil service roles move from London to the West Midlands. Just outside the main city centre, Digbeth is an area that is benefitting from outside investment with the tram being extended to run down the high street. It is also the new home of the BBC, creating jobs and opportunities.
Delicious dining
Birmingham is home to six Michelin star restaurants as well as being famed for its Balti Triangle. The city has a fantastic gastro scene where you can find anything from fine dining through to global fusion and street food. In fact, the Good Food Guide 2022 named Birmingham as having the ‘most exciting food destination,’ offering a mix of creative and innovative dining spots.
Culturally rich
Birmingham has a diverse and vibrant arts scene, with renowned cultural institutions including the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, Symphony Hall and the Birmingham Royal ballet. There are also numerous music festivals and events throughout the year such as the Jazz & Blues Festival and Comedy Festival. The iconic Library of Birmingham is the biggest public library in Europe, and home to one of the largest Shakespeare collections in the world.
A shopping destination
Birmingham is a renowned shopping destination offering retail delights for every style and budget. It offers unique shopping experiences with everything from high street to high end.
Shopping centres: The Bullring Shopping Centre is an iconic landmark and major attraction. It houses more than 200 stores with a huge range of brands. Connected to the Bullring is Grand Central, a premium shopping and dining destination.
Jewellery Quarter: This is destination shopping at its finest with visitors flocking to experience the exceptional collection of jewellery shops and workshops.
Markets: A wide range of bustling markets offering local crafts and fresh produce. Visit the Bullring indoor market or during the winter, the outdoor Frankfurt Christmas market.
Unique experiences: Throughout the city, you can find distinct areas that will specialise in unique shopping experiences. The Mailbox features luxury brands and stylish boutiques and the Custard Factory is an innovative hub for independent retailers, artists and designers.
What’s available to rent
Aston Place, Dadara Living – Just a five-minute walk from Mailbox, the fully furnished studio apartments have a feature balcony and come with a choice of furniture packs to suit your style.
Landrow Place, JLL – Beautifully designed unfurnished one-bedroom apartments with a fully integrated kitchen and a bright and airy living area with views across Birmingham.
The Forum, Touchstone Resi – From studio pads to two-bedroom two-bathroom penthouses, there’s a wide range of choice at The Forum, all supplied with luxury modern furniture.
The Lansdowne, Way of Life - Near Edgbaston Village’s boutique cafés, shops and restaurants, residents have access to the contemporary fitness studio, big screen and events space, work from home space and resident's lounge.
Hairpin House, ila – Apartments within this Digbeth neighbourhood, home to the BBC, offer cosy, communal lounges, quiet co-working spaces, three rooftop terraces and a concierge team.
Soho Wharf, Heimstaden – Apartments and three-bedroom townhouses offer bright and comfortable spaces furnished in a contemporary style. Floor-to-ceiling windows flood the space with natural light and bring the outdoors inside. Many apartments have balconies also.
To find the current selection of homes to rent in Birmingham, visit: https://www.lovetorent.co.uk/property-search/