10 best new builds in Birmingham according to residents

Popping up to the top spot is Corkfield, a vibrant, close-knit community right on the edge of the city with 375 studio 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments, featuring floor-to-ceiling windows, stunning views and a wealth of amenities right on your doorstep. Whether you need room for two, three or a mini-me (on two legs or four) – Corkfield is a community to call your own. The scheme is also a stone’s throw from various schools, Queen Elizabeth Hospital and offers excellent transport links.

Aston Place by Dandara Living currently takes the number 2 spot in our list of the best new builds in Birmingham. This Build to Rent development offers residents outstanding service thanks to its responsive concierges and highly-rated cleaning team. Some floors offer pet-friendly accommodation, while the resident gym and mail room are popular facilities among reviewers.

Aston Place also offer residents a bookable dining room for parties and dinners, as well as a communal coffee area. Reviewers particularly praise the quality of furnishings, the location of the building and how responsive the repairs team is.

Solidly in 3rd place, The Whitmore Collection is a development offering a range of one and two-bedroom canal-side apartments and townhouses. These feature high-quality appliances and and video security intercom along with speedy 100MB Virgin broadband. Likewise, residents can enjoy facilities including a residents’ courtyard, gym, a clubhouse and private dining room.

In fourth place, The Mercian by Moda Living offers 481 stunning apartments over 42 storeys. Located on the former site of The Click Club, it is the tallest residential tower in Birmingham. As well as great amenities and views, it also offers a 200-metre rooftop running track!

Taking 5th, Hairpin Home offers cosy communal lounges, quiet co-working spaces and a concierge team on-hand 24/7. It’s all just a hair’s breadth away from the city centre. Modern brand new one- or two-bedroom apartments. Each featuring a fully fitted kitchen including a dishwasher and spacious en suite and/or bathroom. In addition, just a 10-minute walk away from Birmingham city centre, Hairpin House makes the ideal home for anyone seeking spirited scenes in the UK’s second largest city.

The Lansdowne is an exceptional build to rent development by Way of Life, and is currently rated as the 6th best new development in Birmingham. Located in Edgbaston Village, The Lansdowne consists of 206 apartments, which are available as furnished or unfurnished one, two, or three bedroom homes. Superfast WiFi is included in the rent and the 24 hour concierge service ensures that deliveries and issues are handled with a personal touch.

Residents also enjoy access to a private gym, a residents’ lounge, private cycle storage with bike workshop and the ‘Cultural Mixer’ space, which includes a residents’ kitchen, big screen entertainment and events space. As Birmingham new builds go, this one’s a winner.

Another relative newcomer takes number 7. Sherborne Place is newly managed by ila, who took over from the previous management company, Native on 14th August 2023. The Neighbourhood offers 230 apartments balancing the buzz of inner city living with the tranquillity of waterside living. Offering a range of 1 and 2 bedroom, unfurnished and furnished apartments, the friendly on site team are in place to welcome residents and to provide support throughout their residency.

Next up, Gilders Yard, located in the Jewellery Quarter, began welcoming residents from September 2022. Today it offers 158 rental homes comprising one and two-bedroom apartments. The Grade II listed, three-storey factory, once owned by John Ashford & Son, has been renovated to balance its historical essence with modern living. The design pays homage to its heritage, featuring distinct terracotta exteriors and an internal display of original enamelled cufflinks. Amenities include a co-working space, resident’s lounge, gym, outdoor courtyard garden, and an on-site Resident Services team.

Looking fine at number 9 we have Soho Wharf, a development featuring 752 apartments and townhouses enveloped by landscaped gardens, playgrounds, and waterfront spaces. Designed to foster a sense of communal living, it offers a range of 1-3 bedroom units with the majority of apartments featuring balconies and townhouses benefiting from private gardens and parking spaces. The development is neatly integrated into the city with new pedestrian and cycle routes and a dedicated canal bridge​.

Rounding off the list at number 10 is The Forum, by Touchstone. The development features a range of studio, one and two-bedroom apartments to rent in the heart of Birmingham’s Southside district. There are a variety of resident facilities available on site, which include a gym, rooftop terrace, communal lounge and landscaped terrace with a pizza oven and BBQ facilities, together with a dedicated on-site concierge team to cater to your needs. The Bullring, Selfridges and Grand Central are only a short stroll away and Birmingham’s New Street station is a 5-minute walk away.