Summary - NEWTON CHAMBERS, 43 FLAT 1 CANNON STREET BIRMINGHAM B2 5EE
2 bed 1 bath Flat
Period two-bedroom apartment in the heart of Birmingham — strong rental potential with practical upgrade needs..
- Spacious two-bedroom flat, approx. 849 sq ft with high ceilings
- Prime city-centre location near shops, cafés and transport hubs
- Strong rental demand in a cosmopolitan student neighbourhood
- Leasehold: service charge £2,521 pa, ground rent £100 pa
- Heating: electric room heaters; no central heating system
- Solid brick walls assumed with no insulation; retrofit likely needed
- Very slow broadband speeds; upgrade recommended for tenants
- Very high local crime levels and area deprivation are notable risks
Set within a handsome early 20th‑century building, this two-bedroom flat offers generous rooms and striking period features, including high ceilings and large sash-style windows that flood the space with light. At about 849 sq ft the layout feels roomy for a city-centre apartment and suits either an investor targeting the student market or buyers seeking central living with character.
The location is a key strength: Cannon Street places you steps from shops, cafés, transport links and city-centre amenities. The property sits in a multicultural, cosmopolitan student neighbourhood, so strong rental demand is likely, particularly for short-term or student lets. Broadband speeds are recorded as very slow — important for working tenants and students — and should be considered when pricing or upgrading.
Practical considerations: the flat is leasehold with an average service charge of £2,521 and a small ground rent of £100. Heating relies on electric room heaters rather than a central system, walls are assumed to be solid brick with no insulation, and glazing type is not defined. Crime levels in the immediate area are very high and the wider area is flagged as deprived; these are material factors for owner-occupiers and will influence rental yield and insurance costs.
In short, this apartment delivers period charm and central convenience with clear investment potential, but it needs practical upgrades (broadband, insulation, heating) and carries ongoing leasehold costs and local area challenges that buyers should factor into budget and strategy.
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