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Loudon's Yard, B16

By Moda Living

Award winner 2025

4.92

4.92

(62 reviews)

£1,200-£2,600 pcm

1, 2, 3 beds

Our newest neighbourhood in Birmingham - Moda, Loudon's Yard. 398 new homes, beautifully landscaped gardens and state-of-the-art amenities. Located less than a mile from Birmingham city centre. Our neighbourhood sits adjacent to Edgbaston Village... a vibrant retail, leisure and lifestyle district.
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Ranked 1st out of 40 in Birmingham

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Aston Place, B1

By Dandara Living

Award winner 2025

4.9

4.90

(728 reviews)

£825-£1,300 pcm

Studios, 1, 2 beds

Located on Suffolk Queensway in central Birmingham, Aston Place is less than 0.1 miles from The Mailbox and wide range of bars, restaurants and cafes around the canal area. Offering a choice of studio, one and two bedroom apartments, residents benefit from a free gym with fitness classes, resident lounge and co-working facilities and bookable dining room. The onsite team organises a popular calendar of social events and car parking is also available. As well as this, the development is just five minutes from Birmingham New Street Station and less than 10 minute's walk from The Bullring and Grand Central shopping district.
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Ranked 2nd out of 40 in Birmingham

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The Mercian, B15

By Moda Living

Award winner 2025

4.88

4.88

(352 reviews)

£1,281-£2,940 pcm

Studios, 1, 2, 3 beds

The Mercian offers 481 stunning apartments over 42 storeys. Located on the former site of The Click Club, it is the tallest residential tower in Birmingham. As well as great amenities and views, it offers a 200-metre rooftop running track!
3rd

Ranked 3rd out of 40 in Birmingham

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The Whitmore Collection, B3

By Legal & General, urbanbubble

Award winner 2025

4.87

4.87

(238 reviews)

£1,000-£1,550 pcm

1, 2 beds

The Whitmore Collection is a development offering a range of 1 & 2 bedroom canal-side apartments and townhouses. These feature high-quality appliances and and video security intercom along with speedy 100MB Virgin broadband. Likewise, residents can enjoy facilities including a residents' courtyard, gym, a clubhouse and private dining room.
4th

Ranked 4th out of 40 in Birmingham

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Corkfield, B5

By Native Communities

Award winner 2024

4.85

4.85

(57 reviews)

Corkfield is the place to put down roots, grow and thrive. Designed for those who want to work, live and play all under one roof, we’ve cultivated a vibrant, close-knit community right on the edge of the city. With 375 studio 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments, featuring floor-to-ceiling windows, stunning views and a wealth of amenities right on your doorstep. Whether you need room for two, three or a mini-me (on two legs or four) – Corkfield is a community to call your own. The scheme is a stone’s throw from various schools, Queen Elizabeth Hospital and excellent transport links.
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Ranked 5th out of 40 in Birmingham

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Mohammed H (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Mercian, B15

Jul 2025

5
5
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5

Some things could be better

Mohammed H (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Mercian, B15

Jul 2025

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

The range of shops and restaurants is pretty good in the area. Plenty of public transportation available frequently. There’s a lot of anti social behaviour on broad street and it can be very hectic but always feel safe with Musa (Moses) and Peter around. The 2 best guys in Moda and give this place a homely feel.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

It can take sometime to respond and sort it out at times.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

Be aware of the noise on broad street on Fridays and weekends. It can be very loud and hectic.

Manager response

Thanks Mohammed H- we appreciate your feedback. It would be great to have some suggestions re the gym as we are very proud of our amenities and know we have one of the best non- commercial/residential gyms in the city. Always open to ideas though! We are all slightly frustrated with the bin situation that has been ongoing with the council refuge team across the city but feel we have been managing quite well considering. We appreciate our residents support with this. Thanks for taking the time to acknowledge our fab night team- they seem to be making a great impression! :)

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Katie Hannibal, General Manager

Jul 2025


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Muhammad V (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Mercian, B15

Jul 2025

5
5
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5

Best Building in Birmingham

Muhammad V (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Mercian, B15

Jul 2025

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

Everything in the local area is incredibly convenient. From the tram stops to Brindley Place, everything you need is within walking or a short commuting distance.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

Yes, the building management always responds promptly to all issues raised through the convenient MODA app.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

I wish I knew about certain community events organised in the MODA app. I’ve only started using it and it’s incredibly helpful and a great place for all residents to communicate with one another in forums.

Manager response

Thank you Muhammad V- we really appreciate your feedback. So pleased that you have found our App- keep your eyes out for some upcoming events this summer :)

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Katie Hannibal, General Manager

Jul 2025


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Rindai (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Aston Place, B1

Jul 2025

5
5
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5

The building is clean and tidy

Rindai (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Aston Place, B1

Jul 2025

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

The building is right in the city centre so it is close to a lot of facilities which is nice. But it is also next to the motorway so noise can be loud

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

They are quick to address any and all issues that arise. Abdul in particular has been really helpful

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

It is right next to the motor way so it can get a bit noisy


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Dawood (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Landrow Place, B3

Jul 2025

Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating

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5
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5

It’s a really useful place to live

Dawood (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Landrow Place, B3

Jul 2025

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

Good bin collection, we’re right next to the city centre so literally every single thing u could want is a 10 minute walk away and there are also many options only a little walk away. There are 2 grocery stores within a 2 minute walk.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

I haven’t had many issues, but with the few requests I had, the engineers very quickly came to support with the issue.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

I wish I had known about this place sooner as I could have found the perfect place to live much sooner


Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating

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Muhammad (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Mercian, B15

Jul 2025

5
5
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5

The Mercian best city living by far

Muhammad (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Mercian, B15

Jul 2025

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

Theirs is loads of shops nearby everything restaurants Tesco Sainsbury’s Nando’s you have a good selection of shops and there’s a cinema a short walk away. There’s not much traffic noise. The is parking available also. Also I’d like to add musa from concierge is always polite and on hand to help with any issues, always greeting with a smile and has always made me welcome.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

Always in a timely manner, and doing what they can to resolve any issues.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

How good it was to live here how easy it was to move in and how helpful easy going the staff were.

Manager response

Thank you Muhammad- we really appreciate you taking the time to leave The Mercian some feedback. We are so happy that you are having a positive experience here :)

Posted by

Katie Hannibal, General Manager

Jul 2025

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