Real Estate and Regeneration
The West Midlands is the heart of the United Kingdom
Located at the heart of the United Kingdom, the West Midlands’ £117bn full-service economy has consistently ranked as one of the most attractive UK destinations for international investment. A key driver in the UK’s economic prosperity, the region’s world-class real estate sector presents a compelling offer to investors.
We work to connect private sector investors to priority projects and developments. We have a wide network of partners, local authorities and representatives of the biggest projects in the West Midlands that are ready and waiting for the right investor.
The region seeks to collaborate with best-in-class development and investment expertise: those who share our ambitions around inclusive growth and the sustainable regeneration of our built environment. Housing remains an absolute priority, and the region must stay on track with its ambitious target to deliver 215,000 homes by 2031.
Universities and innovation will also be at the core of the West Midlands’ development trends over the next decade, notably in a region-wide Investment Zone.
Powered by UK-leading connectivity, which will be further enhanced by the arrival of High Speed 2, the region needs to deliver exceptional commercial and mixed-use spaces as it continues to attract leading occupiers, building on its 2023 accolade as the UK’s leading region for FDI.
Real Estate Events
The West Midlands Growth Company, on behalf of its Local Authority and Combined Authority shareholders, leads the regional presence at several major real estate events.
We deliver impactful event programmes that give valuable insight into the region’s wide-ranging real estate market and bring together the public, private and academic sectors. We create opportunities for the investors in the development market to engage with local stakeholders, such as the Local Authorities.
Interested in meeting and hearing from some of the biggest names in the business? Join us at the next one.
Investment and Development Opportunities
The West Midlands boasts over £20bn worth of investment opportunities across the region, ranging across asset classes and across the public and private sectors. We’re looking for best-in-class development expertise as well as domestic and international capital to bring these key schemes forward.
Think you can bring this to the West Midlands? View listings of the most prominent schemes or download the West Midlands Combined Authority’s Investment Prospectus.
Asset Classes in the West Midlands
The West Midlands has a long and varied history that has led to great manufacturing and innovative industries. Local development schemes build on these foundations, leading to asset classes where we excel.
There are vast opportunities across the Living, Commercial, Industrial and Hospitality sectors, where the West Midlands is especially strong.
Prime Real Estate Locations
The West Midlands is a large region, is home to seven Local Authorities, and includes the major cities of Birmingham, Coventry and Wolverhampton. Each area boasts individual real estate markets and various strengths and factors supporting development, as well as local priorities and ambitions.
UK Overview
GVA in 2022, with an average GVA per employee of £67,904
people live in the UK, 41m of whom are of working age
air transport system in Europe
in Europe for unicorn companies
of the lowest corporation tax rates in the G20
new high-speed rail line connecting key economic destinations
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economy, making the West Midlands the largest economy of any Combined Authority
GVA growth rate of any UK Region outside London over the last 10 years (2010-20)
Devolution Deal, and £1bn in housing and land funds since 2018
people live in the West Midlands
boosts growth through tax incentives and streamlined planning across the region
of the UK's population is within a 4 hours' drive
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Population
visitors in 2023
of the Black Country Living Museum and Dudley Zoo
Overview
university students
share of overseas students in the UK
people living in the city
location for FDI per capita in the UK
to London
to Birmingham
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of investable infrastructure under development
people living in the city
major city in Europe
the city's GVA in 2023
the location of the High Speed Rail Interchange
university students
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university students
people live in the city
of the population are under 25
new homes planned within the city core
investment into gigabit broadband
Overview
economy, making the West Midlands the largest economy of any Combined Authority
GVA growth rate of any UK Region outside London over the last 10 years (2010-20)
Devolution Deal, and £1bn in housing and land funds since 2018
people live in the West Midlands
boosts growth through tax incentives and streamlined planning across the region
of the UK's population is within a 4 hours' drive
Capital Investment News
West Midlands targets £19bn worth of regeneration through trailblazing new platform
West Midlands to set out bold growth agenda at UK’s largest real estate and infrastructure conference
Innovation & Connectivity hot topics for the West Midlands at MIPIM 2025
Free Support Service
Working alongside its public sector shareholders, the West Midlands Growth Company’s Capital Investment team engage with the real estate investment and development market.
We connect the private sector to priority projects and developments with a key focus on living, innovation-led commercial, and hotels & hospitality. The team also coordinate the West Midlands’ presence at major real estate events, including MIPIM and UKREiiF.
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