Birmingham – perfect for business
The key to finding a home in Brum
Philip Jackson (pictured), founder of independent, sales and letting agent Maguire Jackson, has some tips for those looking at setting up home in Birmingham.
pot of entrepreneurialism and commerce, providing a platform from which to deliver unparalleled architecture, design and consultation, and to diversify into new industries.” Virtoo is an executive search
business, which established an office in Birmingham seven years ago, and describes the city as its ‘perfect location’. The firm operates ‘virtual’ offices in Germany, France, Netherlands and Sweden. Virtoo founder Dr Olaf Juergens
(pictured) said: “After 20 years of successful executive search at the European level in Germany, we decided to pursue new avenues and began an active search as to which country and which location would most suit our business needs. The plan was to found a digital pan-European executive search firm, and the perfect location was Birmingham. As the centre of industrialisation, Birmingham has weathered tough times and its people are used to taking life into their own hands rather than waiting for someone else to give them employment. “In fact, so many people are
creating their own businesses that over the past five years, Birmingham registered more start- ups than any other UK city, apart from London, resulting in a
professional infrastructure with sufficient office space and professional services as well as support from public organisations and institutions. “People working hard in a start-
up, play hard as well. The Greater Birmingham area with its relaxed pace of life offers an environment that people want to live, work and play in.
“Building a company
that operates throughout Europe requires employees
with varying cultural backgrounds and language skills. Birmingham also meets this strategic requirement ideally by virtue of its internationally renowned universities and business schools. Birmingham has met or surpassed all of our expectations.” Recruitment agency Venn Group
is another newcomer, and the company’s Andrew Wilkinson said: “As the second city it made strategic sense to set up an office where the company was confident there would be a considerable pool of business. This investment has proven to be tactically sound as the Birmingham office now boasts 65 consultants and is the fastest growing office in the company.”
* Birmingham the only choice, says Chamber business of the year – see page 12
Birmingham city centre has many different areas, suited to any lifestyle. The Jewellery Quarter, the Convention Quarter and Digbeth, just to name a few, are all unique parts of the city. The key is finding which is right for you. The Jewellery Quarter has
undergone significant improvement over the past decade. Many historic buildings have been transformed into luxurious apartments and stylish restaurants and bars. If it’s the cost you’re worried
about, then consider Digbeth as your next move. The area is less expensive, yet it is quickly improving following the announcement of the £500m plan to regenerate a 14-hectare site. So, if this is an option, you may need to move fast. Not forgetting of course that the new HS2 station site will soon be active on Curzon Street. If you love London’s West End and cost isn’t as much as an issue,
the Convention Quarter is Birmingham’s equivalent, making it an ideal location for many. This is the city’s media hub where the BBC, ITV and Heart FM are based. Its landscape is continuously evolving and prices with it. If you enjoy being in the centre of everything, the Convention Quarter may be perfect for you. Still undecided on your hot-spot? For me, the Jewellery Quarter has
it all. The area dates back more than 250 years, it has a culture and personality all of its own. It has that cosy ‘village-feel’ to it as developers are limited to building a maximum of four storeys. Birmingham is said to be the ‘Rail City’ of the future, due to the
arrival of the HS2. This means that Birmingham will be an ideal location to live with convenient travel to London and without the daily crowds. While the option to easily travel around the country is there, it doesn’t mean you’ll need to. People who work in the city centre are increasingly looking to put down roots there because you have a smorgasbord of restaurants, shopping and entertainment right on your door step. With close-knit communities regularly being built, city centre areas
are drawing older residents back to live there. Larger apartments are growing in popularity, reflecting what buyers want – more accommodation in a convenient location.
The Jewellery Quarter
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