inBirmingham.org.uk
Search for new homes in Birmingham 
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A Guide For Those Seeking New Homes in Birmingham Welcome to New Homes In Birmingham, the website which aims to provide invaluable information for people searching for new homes in Birmingham. Perhaps best known as the Victorian Workshop of the World, Birmingham Property reflects the city’s vibrant industrial past. Over the past two decades there has been a surge of renovation and regeneration, which has seen Birmingham transformed into a tourism and business hub of national and international significance. The second largest city in England, Birmingham lies at the heart of the Midlands area. Its central location makes it a superb transport hub, linking the North to the South. A new home in Birmingham would place you within immediate reach of major road, rail and air networks. With a regular 90-minute train connection to London, access to the M1, M6, M5, M42, M40 and Birmingham International Airport, it is no wonder Birmingham is second only to London as the business destination in the UK. Taking advantage of these links and building upon the successful precedent of the NEC, a collection of new homes in Birmingham has been developed to maintain and progress the city’s entrepreneurial reputation. The Centenary Square, the National Indoor Arena, Victoria Square and ICC renovations are all aimed at attracting business tourism. With a growing population of over 1 million people and a steady flow of investment into the City, there is a growing demand for new homes in Birmingham. Aside from business, there are plenty of other reasons to make Birmingham your home. Those keen on shopping will be delighted by the historic Bull Ring market, which dates back over 800 years. A £900m renovation has transformed this Birmingham Property into a shopper’s paradise, which attracts over 20 million visitors a year. Alternatively, for those looking for cultural pursuits, the city has plenty to offer. A stunning example is the Symphony Hall. This Birmingham Property is famed for its near perfect acoustics, and is home to the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, which performs to over 300,000 people a year. Birmingham is also proud of its reputation for academic excellence. It's education, training and research facilities are second to none. With its four Universities and a total student population of over 70,000 there is a ready supply of Birmingham Property suitable for students. On these pages we aim to tell you more about life in Birmingham, it’s history, education facilities, associations and organisations in order to ensure that your search for new homes in Birmingham is both well informed and fruitful. Areas of Birmingham Barnt Green Bournville Edgbaston Hollywood Kings Norton Marston Green Moseley Northfield Quinton Selly Oak Water Orton Wythall Yardley Close To Birmingham Coventry – 22 miles Worcester – 35 miles Derby – 41 miles Leicester – 45 miles Nottingham – 52 miles Cheltenham 54 miles London – 118 miles Famous people associated with Birmingham John Ronald Reuel Tolkien - The author of The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings grew up in Sarehole Birmingham. The village of Sarehole is rumoured to have been the model for the shire, from the Hobbit. William Murdock – Invented gas lighting, his cottage at the Soho Foundary was the first domestic building to by lit by gas. James Watt – Developed and patented improvements to the steam engine at Soho Factory in partnership with Matthew Bolton. Matthew Boulton – Industrialist and pioneer of new industrial techniques Major John Hall Edwards – Pioneered x-ray photography for medicinal purposes. The first x-ray was taken in Birmingham in 1896. Joseph Priestley – Whilst a Birmingham minister (1780-91), Priestly discovered oxygen. John Michael Osbourne (Ozzy Osbourne) – Lead singer of rock band Black Sabbath UB40 – Reggae band famous for their hits during the 80’s. Jasper Carrott – Comedian Benjamin Zephaniah – Political poet
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