Enclave, Birmingham City, 52 Lower Essex Street, Birmingham

1-bedroom flat

1 bath

Asking rent

£1,425/mo

To rentListed 1 day

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HMO Article 4 Direction AreaCITY WIDE HMO, Birmingham City Council city-wide Article 4 (HMO) · C3 → C4 HMO conversion requires planning permission here

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About

The property

Welcome to Enclave Birmingham City, a striking new pet-friendly community in Birmingham’s vibrant Southside district.

Designed with modern living in mind, this landmark development combines contemporary architecture with first-class facilities, creating a stylish and connected lifestyle in the heart of the city.

The Apartments Each apartment has been thoughtfully crafted to blend comfort, functionality, and design flair.

Smart home technology, sleek finishes, and open-plan layouts come together to create bright, modern spaces ideal for both relaxing and entertaining.

Expect smeg fittings throughout, generous storage, and a contemporary aesthetic that feels effortlessly at home in one of Birmingham’s most dynamic neighbourhoods.

Exclusive Amenities Residents enjoy access to a wealth of premium on-site amenities: Flexible lease terms with no deposit required 24/7 on-site resident team and dedicated maintenance support Co-working spaces, podcast studios, and private meeting rooms Family and pet-friendly facilities, including a soft play area and pet wash The Location Perfectly positioned on Lower Essex Street, this development sits moments from Birmingham New Street Station and the Bullring, placing you within easy reach of the city’s best shopping, dining, and entertainment.

Southside’s eclectic mix of cafés, theatres, and cultural hotspots means there’s always something new to discover right on your doorstep *Available for student let * Imagery is indicative Viewing Tour disclaimer: This advertisement relates to a specific unit at the stated rent.

Where multiple units are available within the same development, you may be shown other apartments during your viewing.

Each unit is marketed at its own advertised rent, which will be clearly confirmed to you before any offer is submitted. We do not accept offers above the advertised rent for any property.

The rent agreed will always be the advertised rent for the selected unit, in accordance with the Renters’ Rights Act.

Key information

Furnished state

Furnished or unfurnished, landlord is flexible

Availability

Available now

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Students

Students Accepted

Local authority

Birmingham

Metropolitan District

Value & comps

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HMO Conversion Potential

Properties like this can earn 2–3x BTL yields when converted to HMO, with retrofit costs around £10k/room. Sign in to see the full tier, yield projection, and cost breakdown.

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PD Conversion Potential

Commercial properties like this can earn 30-50% higher yields when converted to residential under Class MA / Q / P / PA, with prior approval costing ~GBP 96/unit. Sign in to see the recommended route, yield uplift, and cost breakdown.

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BRRR Candidate

BRRR-suited properties can recycle 80-100% of investor capital on refi, leaving a high-yielding rental with most of the money out. Sign in to see the refurb cost stack, ARV projection, and refinance maths.

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Plot subdivision potential

Detached + large garden = sub-division play. Pro tier unlocks the tier badge, plot size, uplift estimate, and regional land benchmark.

Lease extension arbitrage

Short-lease flats trade at deep discount, but extending under the 1993 Act often costs far less than the discount. Pro tier unlocks the tier badge, premium breakdown, long-lease ARV and arbitrage maths.