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BIRMINGHAM · OFF-PLAN BUY-TO-LET
Southside Residences
146 one and two-bedroom buy-to-let apartments on Kent Street in Birmingham's Southside, by Prosperity Developments, a short walk from the Bullring.
From£229,995
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- From
- £229,995
- Deposit
- Payment plan across 30 months (Benhams listing)
- Completion
- Q3 2027 anticipated practical completion (Safer Sphere)
- Developer
- Prosperity Developments
- Homes
- 146
- Property type
- Apartments
- Storeys
- 12
- Location
- Birmingham B5
THE DEVELOPMENT
About Southside Residences.
Southside Residences is a development of 146 apartments by Prosperity Developments on Kent Street, at the corner of Lower Essex Street in Birmingham's Southside district. The developer markets it as a boutique buy-to-let scheme of contemporary one and two-bedroom apartments.
Planning permission was granted in December 2023 for 111 one-bedroom and 35 two-bedroom apartments in a building of nine to 12 storeys. As part of the approval, Prosperity agreed to contribute £1.05m, rising to £1.3m if necessary, towards mitigating noise from the neighbouring Nightingale Club.
The scheme has since received Gateway Two approval from the Building Safety Regulator, after which construction is set to begin. Safer Sphere, the building safety consultancy that supported the application, gives an anticipated practical completion of Q3 2027.
Landscape design by FPCR includes rooftop terraces at level 9, a wildflower roof at level 12 and a shared, landscaped courtyard at ground level. Benhams lists zero ground rent and a payment plan spread across 30 months.
Homes: 111 one-bedroom and 35 two-bedroom apartments.
Highlights
- Central Southside address. Benhams describes the Bullring and Birmingham New Street station as a five-minute walk from Kent Street.
- 146 one and two-bed homes. Planning approval covers 111 one-bedroom and 35 two-bedroom apartments, marketed by the developer as a boutique buy-to-let scheme.
- Roof terraces and courtyard. FPCR's landscape design includes rooftop terraces at level 9, a wildflower roof and a shared courtyard garden.
- Gateway Two approved. Safer Sphere reports Gateway Two approval from the Building Safety Regulator, with practical completion anticipated in Q3 2027.
- Payment plan and zero ground rent. Benhams lists zero ground rent and a payment plan across 30 months.
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| Figure | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Price range | £229,995 | Developer price list |
| Gross yield | 5.8% to 7.95% | Developer stated |
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LOCATION
Kent Street, Southside, Birmingham, B5.
Southside stretches from New Street station along Bristol Street and is home to Birmingham's Chinese Quarter, the Gay Village, the Hippodrome and Birmingham Royal Ballet. The developer's brochure also points to the neighbouring Smithfield regeneration, which Benhams values at £1.9bn.
Benhams describes the Bullring and New Street station, with direct services to London, Glasgow and Edinburgh, as a five-minute walk. The planned HS2 station at Curzon Street is a few minutes away and is expected to cut journey times to London to under 50 minutes. The scheme has no resident car parking, with space for one bike per apartment.
The developer highlights the relocation of firms including Deutsche Bank, HSBC and Goldman Sachs to Birmingham as having increased the number of professionals living in the city, and its brochure map marks Aston University and PwC among nearby landmarks.
- 5 minutes' walk to Birmingham New Street station (Benhams)
- 5 minutes' walk to the Bullring (Benhams)
- HS2 Curzon Street station a few minutes away, with London journey times expected to fall below 50 minutes (Benhams)
- Birmingham Airport 5 miles south-east of the city centre (developer brochure, 2021)
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Southside Residences: your questions answered.
What is the tenure at Southside Residences?
The developer has not published the tenure or lease length. Benhams lists zero ground rent. Ask for the lease terms and service charge before reserving, through /contact/.
When will Southside Residences complete?
Safer Sphere, which supported the building safety application, gives an anticipated practical completion of Q3 2027 following Gateway Two approval. The developer has not published a completion date, so confirm the current timetable before you commit.
Can I buy at Southside Residences from overseas through PROXERA Wealth?
Yes. PROXERA Wealth works with investors based outside the UK and coordinates the purchase in a remote-first process, with specialists for mortgage, legal and tax matters brought in as needed. Southside Residences is independently marketed by the developer and its agents. It is not sourced by PROXERA Wealth, and its inclusion on this site is not an endorsement. Start the conversation through our contact page at /contact/.
Can I buy at Southside Residences with a mortgage, or only with cash?
Either route may be possible, depending on the developer's terms, the lender and your circumstances. Where finance is needed, take advice from an FCA-authorised mortgage broker, and lending is subject to eligibility, valuation and lender approval. Talk to us through /contact/ before you reserve.
How do I request current prices and availability at Southside Residences?
Prices and availability change often, and the figures on this page are as published when we last checked. Request current availability through /contact/ and PROXERA Wealth will assess the opportunity against your goals before you commit. We reply to enquiries within one working day.
How do I check availability at Southside Residences?
Request availability and we will confirm current prices, the homes still available and how the development fits your goals, usually within one working day.
Southside Residences is independently marketed by its developer. It is not sourced by PROXERA Wealth and its inclusion is not an endorsement. Prices, availability, completion dates and yields change and are not a forecast or guarantee; confirm current details before reserving. Proxera Ltd is not authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. For mortgage advice, speak to an FCA-authorised mortgage broker. Property investment involves risk: capital is at risk and past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. Sources: Prosperity Wealth, Southside Residences, Benhams, Southside Residences, Birmingham, B5, Safer Sphere, Gateway Two approval for Southside Residences, Housing Today, Plans for 146-home development in Birmingham approved (22 December 2023), The Construction Index, Birmingham approves Gay Village flats (22 December 2023), FPCR, Southside Residences, Birmingham, Prosperity Developments, Southside Residencies brochure (2021). Checked 22 October 2026.
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