Summary - Hive Apartments, 7 Masshouse Plaza, Birmingham City Centre B5 5JN
2 bed 1 bath Apartment
Seventeenth-floor apartment with balcony, great transport links and clear rental potential.
Seventeenth-floor flat with panoramic city views and wrap-around balcony
Open-plan living/kitchen; two double bedrooms, one bathroom
Chain-free sale; 129 years remaining on the lease
Approx 506 sq ft — compact city apartment, suitable for singles/sharers
Service charge circa £3,603 pa; insurance separate (approx £603 pa)
Ground rent circa £517 pa — notable ongoing cost
Located in a student-heavy, multicultural area with very high crime levels
On-street parking only; community heating and double glazing installed
Set on the seventeenth floor of a contemporary development, this two-bedroom apartment offers compact city living with wide views and a wrap-around balcony. The open-plan lounge/kitchen and two double bedrooms suit first-time buyers or investors seeking a low-maintenance pied-à-terre or rental unit close to major transport hubs.
Practical details are clear: 506 sq ft, 129 years remaining on the lease, an EPC rating of C, and connection to a community heating scheme. The apartment is offered with no upward chain and benefits from secure intercom entry and fast broadband potential — useful for commuters and sharers.
Buyers should note several material factors. The property sits in a multicultural, student-dominated neighbourhood with very high local crime statistics and higher-than-average area deprivation. Service charges are circa £3,603 per year, ground rent about £517 per year, and on-street parking only. The apartment’s size is modest and there is a single bathroom, which may limit suitability for larger households.
For the right buyer this is a straightforward city-centre purchase: good transport links, proximity to Moor Street, New Street and the Bullring, and clear rental appeal. However, budget realistically for ongoing service costs, consider suitability given local crime levels and student-centric surroundings, and verify building safety and services independently before purchase.
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