West Midlands
Based in the centre of the country, the region enjoys excellent domestic, national and international transportation links. Flights from Birmingham International Airport travel to more than 110 destinations and Birmingham city centre is served by two train stations providing high-speed rail links to all major national destinations. Proposals for a further high speed rail terminal in Birmingham, which could cut the commuting time to the capital by almost one third, are still under discussion.
Property prices both in the city and elsewhere in the region are considerably less than the UK average. The most marked comparisons can be made with London: city-centre living is just a third of the cost in he capital, whilst you can live in the outskirts for well under half the price.
Birmingham continues to undergo extensive regeneration and development, the results of which can be clearly seen in the thriving, canal-side leisure and business district of Brindleyplace, the revamped Bullring that houses Selfridges' landmark Birmingham store and the MailBox, which is home to an impressive number of sleek designer boutiques, bars and restaurants. The most recent development by Urban Splash of the famous Rotunda has given a famous Birmingham landmark a much needed facelift. With all this continuing development, the city is earning itself a deserved reputation as offering leisure, retail and architecture choices unrivalled outside London.
Shakespeare Country, encompassing Stratford, Leamington Spa and the ancient city of Worcester on the River Severn, offers the ultimate quality-of-life moves with beautiful countryside and an impressive collection of historical sites, while being only a modest distance from Birmingham. Should you wish to cut the commute totally, the towns also offer a strong selection of highly regarded law firms.
For further information on the legal market and job opportunities in the West Midlands contact:
Nick Jones or Tom PogmoreT: 0121 665 4920
E: nickjones@taylorroot.com
E: tompogmore@taylorroot.com
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