| Birmingham was the powerhouse of the industrial | | | | Birmingham. |
| revolution, nicknamed the 'city of a thousand trades'. | | | | New developments include the Attwood Green |
| Today, it is still hugely influential. Famous for excellence | | | | regeneration project, which is about sixty-three acres |
| in the arts, music and sport, it is the largest of England's | | | | in total. Park Central, an area within the development, |
| core cities. | | | | will showcase modern town houses and apartments. |
| Anyone wanting to buy property in Birmingham will be | | | | The Skyline development in the town centre also |
| overwhelmed by the wealth of attractions on offer. | | | | promises twenty-first century living, centred on an inner |
| There is, quite literally, something for everyone. | | | | water-filled courtyard. One or two-bedroom |
| Birmingham is thought to be the birthplace of the | | | | apartments are available. If you are looking for |
| English Football League and home to the world's oldest | | | | property for sale in Birmingham, and you have a strong |
| Lawn Tennis Club; Symphony Hall is one of the finest | | | | attraction to clean space and modern lines, then new |
| concert venues in Europe; the NEC and NIA attract | | | | builds are the perfect choice. |
| leading rock and pop performers from all over the | | | | Alternatively, Birmingham has plenty of older housing in |
| world, and Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery | | | | areas like 'leafy' Edgbaston, which is perceived as one |
| houses one of the finest collections of pre-Raphaelite | | | | of the cities more affluent areas. This is more the |
| art in the world. On top of all this, Birmingham boasts | | | | case for the central and southern zones - the north is |
| the 'Balti Triangle' famous for its informal and excellent | | | | not as well heeled and the prices are more affordable. |
| Indian cuisine. | | | | Nearby Selly Oak is a favourite with students and |
| Birmingham (or Brum) is also famous for its 'Brummie' | | | | buy-to-let house hunters. However, if you like terraced |
| accent, something of which locals are fiercely proud. | | | | houses, pubs and takeaways then Selly Oak might be |
| Well known Brummies include Bill Oddie, Clare Short | | | | just up your street. Bournville is another possibility, and |
| and Ozzy Osbourne. | | | | is inextricably associated with Cadburys. However, if |
| In recent years, Birmingham has benefited from two | | | | you are a chocoholic then the temptation of Cadbury's |
| huge regeneration projects, Brindleyplace and the | | | | World, just down the road might prove too much! |
| Bullring. The first is a canal side development, which | | | | Whatever your preference for property, Birmingham |
| mixes office buildings and restaurants; the second is a | | | | has the home, flat or apartments of your dreams. It is |
| huge shopping and leisure complex. The city embraces | | | | a vibrant, energetic city that shows every sign of being |
| modern innovations and architecture and this is a | | | | an urban hot spot for years to come. |
| definite plus if you are looking for new homes in | | | | |