Handsworth Tops Birmingham Suburbs for Highest Rental Yield in 2026
Landlords eyeing Birmingham’s buy-to-let market are zeroing in on Handsworth, where annual rental yields now outstrip all other city suburbs.
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Birmingham Sellers Facing Longer Waits and Steeper Discounts as Market Cools
Average days on market creep up in Edgbaston and Moseley, while sellers accept price cuts to secure deals.
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Birmingham House Prices Rise 4.1% Over Year Despite Cooling Quarter
Property market data for Q2 2026 shows the city's price growth is slowing, but homes in Edgbaston and Harborne remain in high demand.
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Longbridge Powers Ahead: New Rail Link Makes West Birmingham a Property Hotspot
Investment surges in Longbridge as fresh transport infrastructure and regeneration projects transform the suburb’s real estate prospects.
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Erdington Tops Birmingham Suburbs for Rental Yield: What Investors Need to Know
Landlords are eyeing north Birmingham as rental returns hit new highs, with Erdington leading the pack.
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Buy-to-Let Investors Return to Birmingham, Fueling Turf Wars Over City Properties
Landlords snapped up more city-centre flats and terraced houses in Q2 2026, squeezing local buyers and reigniting bidding battles in Edgbaston and Selly Oak.
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Buyer's Agents Reveal Their Auction Day Tactics as Birmingham Sees Summer Clearance Surge
Professionals share their secrets as local sale rates hit 68% and competition intensifies from Moseley to Harborne.
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Why Harborne Remains Birmingham’s Blue-Chip Bargain for Savvy Buyers
Despite a fiercely competitive market, Harborne still delivers value for owner-occupiers and investors—if you know where to look.
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Birmingham’s Auction Clearance Rates Send Mixed Signals in Volatile Market
Latest figures show a sharp shift in Birmingham's property auctions, raising questions about confidence and pricing.
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Interest Rate Expectations Shift Buyer Behaviour in Birmingham's Dynamic Market
As interest rates rise, buyers in Birmingham are adapting their strategies, with some areas seeing increased demand and others experiencing a slowdown
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Buyer's Agents Reveal Their Auction Day Tactics
Insights from Birmingham's property market experts on how to succeed in a competitive bidding environment
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Regional Rental Market Beats Capital in Renter Affordability, But Birmingham’s Buyers Still Squeezed
As average rents hit record highs across the UK, Birmingham tenants face tough choices—but buyers remain under even greater pressure compared to Londoners.
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Harborne: Birmingham’s Blue-Chip Suburb That Still Offers Real Value
Despite surging city centre prices, Harborne remains a prime location for buyers seeking investment appeal without outlandish price tags.
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Longbridge’s £1bn Makeover: Birmingham’s Next Growth Corridor Attracts Investors
Major transport links and new housing are transforming Longbridge into a thriving investment hotspot with prices surging over 15% in two years.
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Birmingham Rental Affordability Beats London—But Gaps Are Narrowing in Key Postcodes
New data shows Birmingham renters still paying less than their London counterparts, but local affordability is eroding as property prices and rents outpace wages.
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Birmingham Vendors Opt for Pre-Auction Sales as Market Picks Up Pace
A wave of homes changing hands before planned auctions highlights sellers’ risk calculations and buyers’ urgency in key Birmingham suburbs.
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Birmingham’s House-Unit Price Gap Widens: What Buyers Need to Know
Detached home values are pulling ahead, while apartment prices slide—shifting the balance in city neighbourhoods from Harborne to Digbeth.
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Birmingham’s Downsizing Surge: Why Retirees Are Flocking to Harborne and Moseley
Over-55 households are driving record demand for two-bedroom homes in key Birmingham suburbs, searching for walkable streets, community ties, and convenience.
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