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Why buy in Birmingham?

 

Birmingham has one of the strongest economic bases of any city in the UK. Businesses from a wide range of sectors are present here, and they all contribute to a diverse economy that is resilient and primed for growth.

  • Economic growth by end of 2023 (Irwin Mitchell/CEBR)

    £1bn
  • New jobs by end of 2023 (Irwin Mitchell/CEBR)

    24,000
  • Predicted house price growth in Birmingham by 2026 (JLL)

    27.0 %
  • Predicted rental growth in Birmingham by 2026 (JLL)

    14.8%
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Birmingham Investment Guide

Birmingham has transformed into a truly 21st century city – and the investments keep coming. Regeneration projects big and small are remaking Birmingham and turning it into one of the most exciting places to live in the UK.

  • Welcome to Birmingham

  • Birmingham economy

  • Birmingham regeneration

  • Birmingham population growth and housing market

About Birmingham

The UK’s second city

Birmingham is our second city and known as the engine of the UK. It sits at the heart of the national transport network and has become one of the UK’s most impressive property markets thanks to an economic transformation, a world-class higher education sector, an outstanding lifestyle and much more.

This is a young city that is full of energy and promise, home to thriving businesses and a growing population. A once-in-a-lifetime series of investments are creating unprecedented growth potential, making this the ideal time to buy property in Birmingham.

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  • Big City Plan

    A 20-year regeneration project that will create 1.5m sqm of commercial space, 65,000sqm of public realm and 30km of new walking and cycling routes. It will also preserve historic sites across the city.

    The plan has passed the halfway mark and will complete in 2031. By then, is estimated that the city’s economy will be £2.1bn larger and 50,000 jobs will have been created for Birmingham by the Big City Plan alone.

  • Smithfield

    A 17-hectare site in the centre of Birmingham which is ambitious urban masterplan. The site will provide new markets, leisure and cultural spaces as well as a public square and park.

    Overall, this £1.9bn plan is predicted to deliver 9,000 new jobs, making it a major project for the growing city.

  • Jewellery Quarter Neighbourhood Plan

    The Neighbourhood Plan is designed to develop the Jewellery Quarter as a creative district for Birmingham and draw creative businesses to the city. Works include improved cycling and walking routes which will help make the Quarter a hub for start-ups.

    The new plan will also make the Quarter an even better place to live than it already is and help make Birmingham an even more attractive place for people to move.

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Investing from overseas?

Birmingham is a popular location for overseas investors thanks to the shortage of housing, huge demand for rental property and more. Our letting and management service is designed to help you maximise your investment.
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