The 2017 Property and Construction Outlook report from Crowe Clark Whitehill reported that the West Midlands is ahead of London in terms of regions that offer the best outlook for property investment over the next 12 months.
The Midlands is fast becoming a much more attractive investor opportunity on a yield/income basis in comparison to London (where prices have fallen by an average of 6.9% each year since 2014).
The government has highlighted Birmingham and the West Midlands as an engine for economic growth for the UK economy; with many large companies choosing to re-locate and open new offices in the region. This development has already started the regeneration of many areas throughout the region; with thousands of new jobs being created. Manufacturers like Jaguar Land Rover, Toyota and Rolls-Royce are all major Midlands employers, with more being added to the list each month.