Summary - ESSEX HOUSE, KENT STREET B5 6RD
2 bed 2 bath Apartment
Contemporary city apartment with long lease and rental potential near theatres and transport.
- Brand-new 2 bed, 2 bath apartment due 2027
- 999-year lease with zero ground rent (peppercorn)
- Private balcony and communal garden
- Open-plan contemporary living, large windows
- Service charge estimated at £1,200pa
- Very high local crime rate — consider security
- Very slow broadband speeds in the area
- Off-plan purchase; completion and fit-out timeframe apply
A brand-new, two-bedroom apartment in a design-led boutique development in Southside, due for completion 2027. The flat comes with a long 999-year lease, zero ground rent and a private balcony overlooking communal gardens — appealing for buyers seeking modern city living or investment in a regenerating cultural quarter.
The open-plan living and dining space features large windows and hardwood-style flooring, with two double bedrooms and two bathrooms arranged for convenience and rental appeal. Communal outdoor space and a balcony extend living options in a busy central location close to theatres, restaurants and public transport.
Buyers should note practical considerations: the development is off-plan with completion in 2027, broadband speeds in the area are currently very slow and the neighbourhood records very high crime rates. An estimated annual service charge of £1,200 applies. These factors affect immediate occupation and some running costs but are balanced by the long lease, zero ground rent and strong local rental demand from the nearby arts and commercial hubs.
This apartment suits purchasers looking for a city-base or a buy-to-let opportunity in Birmingham’s evolving Southside. It offers contemporary, low-maintenance accommodation with clear future potential once local regeneration projects complete, while demanding realistic assessment of area safety and connectivity limitations now.
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