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Property Investment In The West Midlands

Are you looking for a great deal in the West Midlands? We’ve got you covered!

Property Investments In The West Midlands

Are you looking for a great deal in the West Midlands? We’ve got you covered!

West Midlands

Why invest in the West Midlands in 2025?

The West Midlands is one of the UK’s best regions for property investment, with Birmingham (the second city) leading the way. House prices have shown steady growth and the rental market remains exceptionally strong. The region benefits from a very robust economy, a diverse and rapidly growing population, a significant student community and thriving businesses across its towns and cities.

Investment opportunities in the West Midlands

The West Midlands offers a plethora of property investment opportunities driven by its growing business sector, thriving universities and a strong lettings market. Here are just a few property investment options available across the region:

Residential Buy to Lets

These tend to be normal residential houses, 2 to 3 bedrooms terrace, semi-detached, detached or flats.

They are houses that are suitable for the average renter and are sometimes known as vanilla buy to let properties.

HMOs

Houses in Multiple Occupations (HMOs)

A House of Multiple Occupancy (HMO) is a rented property occupied by at least three people who are not from one household or five or more people, forming two or more households.

Multi-unit Freehold Blocks (MUFBs)

This type of Buy To Let is a freehold block which offers multiple, separate or independent residential units.

This can be a variety of different types of property such as blocks of flats or houses converted into flats.

Multi-lets & Student-lets

Multi-lets & Student-lets

This is very similar to HMO’s and even are often referred to as non-licensable HMO’s.

They have many characteristics of a typical HMO but don’t require the licence, but they may still require planning permission from your local authority.

Commercial Lets

As the name describes, this is a commercial premises and it is when you let the property out to one or more businesses.

It’s often referred to as Commercial Landlord Mortgage, Business Buy To Let Mortgage or Commercial Investment Mortage.

Does the West Midlands offer high property yields?

The West Midlands is home to some of the UK’s best opportunities for high property yields, with cities like Birmingham, Wolverhampton, and Coventry leading the way. While surface yields in some areas may seem moderate, we can source properties offering 7%+ rental yields.

West Midlands house prices

The average house price across the West Midlands as of September 2024 was £220,000, which is higher than the previous year’s average of £210,000. The region has one of the most resilient housing markets in England, with prices continuing to grow faster than in many other parts of the country.

In the last year, the average price for semi-detached properties was £240,000, terraced properties were £170,000, and detached properties were £410,000.

In Birmingham, Digbeth had the highest growth rate at 10.5%, while Sutton Coldfield had a 7.2% increase. In Coventry, Earlsdon had the highest growth rate at 11.4%, while Foleshill saw an 8.6% increase. Solihull had a growth rate of 9.3%, while Dudley’s was 6.8%.

West Midlands areas to invest in

Examples of property investments

Have we got your interest? Well, how do you know that we’re going to provide great deals? Just take a look at some of our recent sales in the area, they speak for themselves!

Want to see more of our deals? Check out our recent deals.

Bakewell AirBnB

AirBnB

Bakewell, DE45

House, Terrace Freehold

22.1% BMV

Yield

15.2%

  • Freehold
  • Grade II listed
  • £51,000 per annum gross rental
  • £200 nightly average
  • 70% predicted occupancy
  • RICS £420,000 in current condition
Bakewell AirBnB

AirBnB

Bakewell, DE45

House, Terrace Freehold

22.1% BMV

Yield

15.2%

  • Freehold
  • Grade II listed
  • £51,000 per annum gross rental
  • £200 nightly average
  • 70% predicted occupancy
  • RICS £420,000 in current condition
scunthorpe BRRR

Buy Refurbish Rent Refinance

Scunthorpe, DN16

House, Semi-detached Freehold

25% BMV

Yield

8.3%

  • Freehold
  • Driveway
  • Rear garden
  • Close to local amenities and transport links
  • Could achieve £700 – £750 pcm
  • Vacant upon completion
scunthorpe BRRR

Buy Refurbish Rent Refinance

Scunthorpe, DN16

House, Semi-detached Freehold

25% BMV

Yield

8.3%

  • Freehold
  • Driveway
  • Rear garden
  • Close to local amenities and transport links
  • Could achieve £700 – £750 pcm
  • Vacant upon completion

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Investment opportunities tailored to your requirements

Simply put, we can help you secure the best deals and achieve the highest possible yields in cities like Birmingham, Coventry, and Wolverhampton.

With over 200 years of combined experience in the industry, our team has the expertise to identify and pass on exceptional investment opportunities.

As part of a group of companies that also acquires properties below market value, we’re uniquely positioned to offer investors access to discounted deals that can significantly boost returns.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Have we missed something?

Below we have collected some of the most commonly asked questions about property investments in the West Midlands and answered them. That being said, if you still have questions, feel free to get in contact and we’ll do our best to assist.

The West Midlands offers a diverse range of property investment opportunities, each with its own potential for returns:

  • Birmingham: Known for its strong Buy-To-Let rental demand and economic growth, Birmingham offers attractive rental yields. The average house price in Birmingham was £265,000 as of September 2024.
  • Coventry: With affordable house prices and high rental yields, Coventry appeals to investors. The average house price is £225,000, with an average monthly rent of £950, leading to a gross rental yield of about 5.07%.
  • Wolverhampton: Offering lower entry prices and potential for growth, Wolverhampton has an average house price of £180,000, and rental yields around 5.83%.

Yes, house prices in the West Midlands have been increasing. As of September 2024, the average house price in the region was £220,000, up from £210,000 the previous year. This trend reflects the region’s growing appeal and economic development.

It is entirely possible to invest £50,000 in towns like Walsall and Dudley, where the average house price is lower than the region’s average. If you are looking for affordable properties to flip and turn into Buy-To-Lets, or to sell on, we can help you find the best properties on the market.

We strongly believe that investing in property is always worth it. If you look at the trend of property prices over a long duration of time, it’s always going up, regardless of a few peaks and troughs here and there. Over the duration between buying and selling your property, you can also get a monthly income for it, it’s a win win! 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Have we missed something?

Below we have collected some of the most commonly asked questions about property investments in the West Midlands and answered them. That being said, if you still have questions, feel free to get in contact and we’ll do our best to assist.

The West Midlands offers a diverse range of property investment opportunities, each with its own potential for returns:

  • Birmingham: Known for its strong Buy-To-Let rental demand and economic growth, Birmingham offers attractive rental yields. The average house price in Birmingham was £265,000 as of September 2024.
  • Coventry: With affordable house prices and high rental yields, Coventry appeals to investors. The average house price is £225,000, with an average monthly rent of £950, leading to a gross rental yield of about 5.07%.
  • Wolverhampton: Offering lower entry prices and potential for growth, Wolverhampton has an average house price of £180,000, and rental yields around 5.83%.

Yes, house prices in the West Midlands have been increasing. As of September 2024, the average house price in the region was £220,000, up from £210,000 the previous year. This trend reflects the region’s growing appeal and economic development.

It is entirely possible to invest £50,000 in towns like Walsall and Dudley, where the average house price is lower than the region’s average. If you are looking for affordable properties to flip and turn into Buy-To-Lets, or to sell on, we can help you find the best properties on the market.

We strongly believe that investing in property is always worth it. If you look at the trend of property prices over a long duration of time, it’s always going up, regardless of a few peaks and troughs here and there. Over the duration between buying and selling your property, you can also get a monthly income for it, it’s a win win! 

WHY INVEST WITH US?

We’re committed to making your investment work for you. Our goal is to build a long-term partnership so that when you’re ready to expand your property portfolio, you’ll think of us first.

Whether you’re looking for high-yield city-centre properties in Birmingham or Coventry, or rural opportunities in Wolverhampton and Solihull, we have the experience and market insight to guide your journey.

Get in touch today to explore how we can help you grow your property portfolio with confidence and success.

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WHY INVEST WITH US?

We’re committed to making your investment work for you. Our goal is to build a long-term partnership so that when you’re ready to expand your property portfolio, you’ll think of us first.

Whether you’re looking for high-yield city-centre properties in Birmingham or Coventry, or rural opportunities in Wolverhampton and Solihull, we have the experience and market insight to guide your journey.

Get in touch today to explore how we can help you grow your property portfolio with confidence and success.

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