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So now we know. Research from Colliers International, published Monday at the MIPIM property convention in Cannes, reveals which of 50 European cities is the most attractive to office occupiers. Birmingham came in at No. 5 overall, behind London, Paris, Moscow and Madrid. But it topped the list for mid-sized cities, just ahead of Munich. What did the research tell us about what makes Birmingham appealing — and where must it improve? Ahead of the Birmingham State of the Market event on 26 April which includes a focus on how to retain international talent, here are four key take-aways. 1. Give Young People Something To Cheer 
Being popular with young people makes a world of difference. According to the Colliers' Cities of Influence report, Birmingham scored most favourably in the category for ‘Fresh Talent', where a strong talent pool, mainly because of the future talent base…
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HS2: High-Speed Deal For £37M Birmingham Business Park
The first five West Midlands compulsory purchase orders paving the way to the HS2 London-to-Birmingham rail line have been approved, with some high-speed deal making in evidence. The landmark batch of vesting orders — which transfer the land to the…
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Solihull's 8.4M SF HS2 Trailblazer Hub Project Is Now On Track
Solihull's 8.4M SF HS2 development is now on track, following a deal with HS2 Ltd and the award of £9.8M in funding. The two moves open the way to development of the Arden Cross site and the new HS2 station…
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Channel 4: Does Birmingham Seriously Have To Compete With Stoke, Norwich And Nottingham?
Hopes of a mega-win for Birmingham's office market if it secures a Channel 4 TV relocation from London have been dashed. Just 300 of the 820 staff at Channel 4's Westminster HQ will be relocated — and those 300 jobs will…
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How To Take Advantage Of Hot Office Trends If You're Not A Big-Shot Developer With A Fancy New Scheme
Fear not. Though Bisnow's Future of the Workplace event was held in Landsec's fancy new Nova North, part of its wider £2.2B Victoria redevelopment programme, the panelists had some very practical advice for how to incorporate wellness into buildings — something tenants of all…
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