Summary - Flat 105, 3, Helena Street B1 2AW
2 bed 2 bath Apartment
Ideal first-time purchase near Jewellery Quarter and canals.
Second-floor, two-bedroom apartment with ensuite to principal bedroom
No upward chain; 118 years remaining on lease
Service charge approx £2,500 per year; ground rent £275 per year
Leasehold tenure — additional leasepack fees may apply
Community heating scheme; confirm heating arrangements and costs
No private outdoor space; communal or off-site amenities only
City-centre location close to Jewellery Quarter, canals and transport
Area records very high crime levels — check local safety and security
This second-floor, two-bedroom apartment sits between the Jewellery Quarter and Brindley Place, offering a compact, modern layout suited to first-time buyers or buy-to-let investors. The open-plan kitchen/diner, ensuite to the principal bedroom and contemporary bathroom provide a move-in ready city base with good natural light from large windows.
Practical details: the property is chain-free with 118 years remaining on the lease, a service charge around £2,500 p.a. and ground rent circa £275 p.a. Heating is provided via a community scheme; buyers should confirm the communal arrangements and ongoing costs before committing.
Location is a major selling point — immediate access to city-centre amenities, canals, transport links, fast broadband and good mobile signal. Note the wider area records very high crime levels and communal living means there is no private garden; buyers valuing outdoor private space should consider this.
Overall the apartment offers straightforward, low-maintenance urban living with rental or owner-occupier appeal, but budget for annual service charges, ground rent and factor local safety statistics into your decision.
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