Commercial Property in Birmingham

Commercial Property in Birmingham: Buying and Renting Offices, Shops and Industrial Space

A practical guide for businesses looking for offices, shops or industrial space in Birmingham.

Commercial Property & Office Space

Updated October 2026 · Fraser Bond

Commercial · Birmingham

Renting commercial space in Birmingham

Offices& studios

Retail& leisure

Industrial& storage

Leaseadvice

In short: Birmingham is the UK's second city, with a large professional services sector, major regeneration and long-term plans around HS2 at Curzon Street. Fraser Bond is a London-based agency. We help businesses compare options, understand lease terms and negotiate, and we handle London requirements directly.

Where to look

The main professional services office core.

Transport

New Street station has fast trains to London Euston; Birmingham Airport and the M6/M5/M42 motorway box give national reach.

Offices

From serviced desks to whole floors.

Retail

Check footfall, frontage and use class (most shops are Class E).

Industrial

Check eaves height, loading and yard space.

Total occupancy cost calculator

Floor area (sq ft)

Rent (£ per sq ft per year)

Service charge (£ per sq ft per year)

Rateable value (£)

Business rates multiplier (pence in the £)

Rent per year–

Service charge per year–

Business rates (before reliefs)–

Total per year–

Example figures only. Check the rateable value on the VOA website and reliefs on GOV.UK.

Lease term	What to check
Length and break	Flexibility if your business changes
Repairs	Full repairing leases put costs on you; get a schedule of condition
Rent review	How and when rent can rise
1954 Act	Whether you have a right to renew
Rent-free	Incentives to fund your fit-out

Key commercial lease terms