2 bed flat to rent

Southside, St John's Walk B5

Fully refurbished two-bedroom apartment, equipped with a dishwasher, washing machine, and tumble dryer. The building offers a 24-hour concierge service and is just a few minutes’ walk from New Street Train Station. The list of benefits for this property goes on — but we’ll let you come and see for yourself. Make your own verdict on your next home!

Beautifully refurbished two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment in the sought-after Southside development at St John's Walk, Birmingham. Offered fully furnished, this stylish home features modern interiors throughout and benefits from a 24-hour on-site concierge for your convenience and peace of mind.

Southside is one of Birmingham's most vibrant and diverse districts, located just south of the city centre around Hurst Street, Bristol Street, and surrounding roads. Historically, this area has always been a melting pot of cultures, communities, and industries.

Industrial Heritage:
In the 18th and 19th centuries, Southside formed part of Birmingham's industrial heartland, with small workshops and factories producing everything from jewellery to brass goods. The area's proximity to the city's markets and the railway made it a hub of commerce and trade.

Chinese Quarter:
By the late 20th century, Southside became home to Birmingham's Chinese Quarter, centred around Hurst Street and Ladywell Walk. Restaurants, supermarkets, and businesses grew here, creating a unique cultural enclave that is still thriving today.

Gay Village:
Southside is also known for its Gay Village, one of the UK's largest lgbtq+ neighbourhoods outside London. Since the 1990s, Hurst Street and its surroundings have become a lively hub for lgbtq+ nightlife, events, and community life.

Cultural Transformation:
The district has seen significant regeneration in recent decades, with new residential developments, restaurants, bars, theatres, and creative spaces. The iconic Birmingham Hippodrome, the UK's busiest single auditorium theatre, is at the heart of Southside and home to the Birmingham Royal Ballet.

Today:
Today, Southside blends its rich heritage with modern city living. It attracts young professionals, artists, students, and visitors alike, offering a lively mix of culture, nightlife, and convenient access to transport links like New Street Station.

Permitted payments and tenant protection information

What reservation fees & rental funds will be asked for before moving in?

Essence Property would take a reservation deposit which covers the taking the property off the market while we commence referencing, this fee will be transferred to your deposit on move in (subject to passed referencing).To secure an apartment we must be in receipt of the reservation fee. Once acceptable references have been received and approved, a date will be agreed for the start of your tenancy. The tenancy agreement must be signed and the initial monies must be paid in full.

•Reservation deposit: Equivalent to one weeks rent
•First month's rent: Payable in advance of move in
•Deposit: Equivalent to five weeks rent, payable on or before the date of move in (must be cleared funds on the date of move in).

As well as paying the rent, you may also be required to make the following permitted payments.
Permitted payments

For properties in England, the Tenant Fees Act 2019 means that in addition to rent, lettings agents can only charge tenants (or anyone acting on the tenant's behalf) the following permitted payments:

* Holding deposits (a maximum of 1 week's rent);
* Deposits (a maximum deposit of 5 weeks' rent for annual rent below £50,000, or 6 weeks' rent for annual rental of £50,000 and above);
* Payments to change a tenancy agreement eg. Change of sharer (capped at £50 or, if higher, any reasonable costs);
* Payments associated with early termination of a tenancy (capped at the landlord's loss or the agent's reasonably incurred costs);
* Where required, utilities (electricity, gas or other fuel, water, sewerage), communication services "telephone, internet, cable/satellite television), TV licence;
* Council tax (payable to the billing authority);
* Interest payments for the late payment of rent (up to 3% above Bank of England's annual percentage rate);
* Reasonable costs for replacement of lost keys or other security devices;
* Contractual damages in the event of the tenant's default of a tenancy agreement; and
* Any other permitted payments under the Tenant Fees Act 2019 and regulations applicable at the relevant time.

For properties in Wales, the Renting Homes (Fees etc.) (Wales) Act 2019 means that in addition to rent, lettings agents can only charge tenants the following permitted payments
*Holding deposits (a maximum of 1 week's rent);
*Security deposits;
*Where required, utilities (electricity, gas or other fuel, water, sewerage), communication services "telephone, internet, cable/satellite television), TV licence;
*Council tax (payable to the billing authority);
*Payments for the late payment of rent (where required under the tenancy agreement);
*A breach of a term of the contract (where required under the tenancy agreement); and
*Any other permitted payments under the Renting Homes (Fees etc.) (Wales) Act and regulations applicable at the relevant time.

Tenant protection
In addition to publishing relevant fees, Essence Property Investment & Management is a member of Property Ombudsman (Property Redress Scheme).