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Birmingham’s Big City Plan will create 1.5 million square metres of new floorspace in the city centre, plus 65,000 square metres of new and improved public spaces. Such far-reaching and ambitious development will transform the city into a world-class destination.

The 20-year masterplan will contribute £2.1 billion to the local economy year-on-year with the creation of 50,000 new jobs and 5,000 new homes.

The city’s five universities: Birmingham University, Birmingham City University, Aston University, Newman University, University College Birmingham are recognised globally and nationally.

Each serves an international population of students seeking the very best in vocational and academic learning. While the breadth and depth of courses on offer will satisfy students at every stage of their career.

Known as the heart of England, Birmingham’s central location means it benefits from strong country-wide connections.

Major motorways, including the M5, M6 and M42, are minutes away from the city centre, while Birmingham coach station is a national hub. As for travelling further afield, a £500 million investment in Birmingham Airport over the next 11 years will further enhance the existing site, which already offers flights to over 150 destinations. The arrival of HS2 is set to make Birmingham-London a commutable journey of just 45 minutes in the next 10 years.

Birmingham has been one of the best performing markets in the JLL Cities Index over the last five years, with prices rising 29.6%. The outlook remains positive too, with JLL forecasting a further 27% growth in Birmingham house prices between 2022 and 2026, which would position Birmingham property prices as rising faster than any other city market nationally.

Younger tenants are flooding back to the city, with 71% of tenants in the last 12 months aged between 17 and 29. Demand for rental properties has resulted in double digit growth in the last year. Birmingham City Centre rents have risen 10% in the year to March 2022, with tenants paying an average of £836 per month.

Birmingham’s world-class art, drama, dance, music, festivals and exhibitions make it a leading city of culture, and the perfect place to achieve a work-life balance.

The city is home to a growing number of attractive cafes, restaurants and bars, and has the largest number of Michelin Star restaurants outside of London, with five of them located in the city centre.

As well being a shopper’s paradise, opportunities for fresh air and exercise are also in great supply, with 8,000 acres of green space – more than any other European city.