5 Reasons Why Brum is the Best:

(If you’re NOT thinking of relocating to Birmingham as a young professional, here’s why you should!) 

 

The hustle and bustle of young professionals line the busy streets. A sense of eagerness, excitement and enthusiasm fills the air. A vibrant hub of Michelin star restaurants, trendy bars and high end shopping adorn the city. This is London we're talking about right? 

...Wrong. It's of course our beloved Brum, and it's why so many young professionals are making the move from London to the second city. Here's 5 reasons to choose B1 over EC1. 

 

1. A City that's forever growing: 

It's true. 

The development of New Street Station and the plans for the Birmingham Curzon HS2, reflect the spirit and essence of the city... 

The vast space of Grand Central strengthens the accessibility for the public and the HS2 will enhance the national rail connectivity, making for efficient and sophisticated travel to the capital in under 50 minutes. 

With Deutsche Bank moving their head office to Birmingham and HSBC joining them on the transition, creating over a 1000 jobs - it's just one of the many good news stories. Outside of the capital, Birmingham boasts one the largest business, financial and professional service sectors in the country, with more than 18,000 new businesses registered in the city last year. 

Grand Central at New Street Station. Source: The Business Desk. 

 

2. The Cost of Living is highly attractive: 

According to the ONS a record number of young professionals (over 58,000 of them) have made the move from London to Birmingham. With the cost of living averaging around 65% cheaper, it's no surprise. 

Canal side apartments in Birmingham. Source: Google Images. 

 

3. Michelin x 5 or Balti - Your Choice: 

Birmingham now boasts more Michelin star restaurants than any other city in the UK outside of London, and with so many restaurants and bars to choose from, you'll have fun testing out the best places! 

Why don't you try: 

• Carters of Moseley (for Michelin star quality) 
• Lasan (for sophisticated curry) 
• Bar Opus (for the best cocktails) 

Carters of Moseley. Source: Google Images. 

 

4. Shop till you Drop: 

What better way to spend your hard earned money - and in Birmingham you'll be spoilt for choice! From Selfridges at the Bullring, to John Lewis at Grand Central and the £50m redevelopment of the Mailbox and Harvey Nichols. 

John Lewis, Grand Central. Source:  Birmingham Mail.

Selfridges, Bullring. Source: Google Images. 

 

5. The City of Young Professionals:

Birmingham is one of the 'youngest' cities in Europe, alongside having some of the highest graduate retention rates which means that it has one of the most highly qualified, diverse workforces of young professionals anywhere in the UK. 

University of Birmingham. Source: Google Images. 

 

So if you want to get a feel for the City that is really going places...

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