property, homes and houses for sale in Birmingham

Like many cities, Birmingham has embraced cosmopolitan living in a big way. Much of the development so far has been around the city centre's network of canals and in the traditional Jewellery Quarter. Luxury residential developments are springing up at the heart of the city in New Street and Hill Street, and the Rotunda building, next to the Bullring, is also being redeveloped as upmarket living accommodation. With the plethora of developments springing up in the city, people searching for property for sale in Birmingham will find that prices are still relatively competitive. For example, if you are looking for flats in Birmingham, a two-bedroom apartment in a luxury city centre development would be £205k+. Families who prefer a more suburban lifestyle might like to search for houses in Sutton Coldfield, where you should expect to pay £214k+ for a three bedroom semi-detached house. People who prefer to rent will find a good selection of property to rent in Birmingham, advertised by the estate agents in Birmingham on Primelocation.com. The types of property for sale in Birmingham is varied, and includes developments of brand new flats, apartments in period buildings, terraced houses, Victorian townhouses, modern detached houses, bungalows, and brand new canal side developments of apartments.

Living in Birmingham

Birmingham has undergone a dramatic transformation in recent years - the city is on the up and, despite having a population of over one million people, Birmingham is renowned for its friendliness and honest good humour. People searching for property for sale in Birmingham will discover a vibrant and cosmopolitan city offering an excellent quality of life. Families with children who are searching for houses in Birmingham will find that like any big city, Birmingham's schools vary in terms of quality, but the good ones are as good as in any other part of the UK. One example is King Edward's School, which is always features near the top of the national performance tables, and has been described by the Good Schools Guide as "worth moving for". In a recent survey carried out by a supermarket chain, Birmingham came top in providing the best range of local facilities, such as doctors, supermarkets and recycling. People searching for property for sale in Birmingham who enjoy nightlife will be spoilt for choice in the city that is fast becoming known as "the city that never sleeps". You could try your luck in a casino, enjoy a drink in one of many trendy bars, or go to a comedy club or theatre. Birmingham also has a wealth of music to suit every ear - from Bhangra to Bach. Whatever your shopping needs, Birmingham City's pedestrianised and compact design caters for every budget, with a wide variety of stores including the new Bullring, Beatties and The Mailbox.

Transport in Birmingham

Residents of Birmingham benefit from excellent transport links. The city has three mainline stations: Birmingham New Street, Snow Hill and Birmingham International. A two mile extension is planned from Snow Hill through the city centre, along Broad Street to Edgbaston shopping centre, with work on the extension expected to start in 2008, for completion in 2011. Birmingham is at the heart of the motorway network with links to the M5, M6 and M42, which connect to the M1, M40 and M69. The A38 Aston Expressway provides motorway access directly to the edge of the city centre. The M6 Toll offers reliably shorter journey times through the West Midlands. Birmingham International Airport is the second largest airport outside London, with direct scheduled services to over 60 destinations worldwide, including the USA. Birmingham City centre runs an extensive bus service that operates 24-hour services throughout the city. People who are driving into Birmingham will find there are over 24,000 car parking spaces available across the city centre.