Stacey Foster
Regional Sales Manager, St Joseph

Stacey is a seasoned sales specialist in the new homes sector, working with leading new build developers including Cala Homes and Berkeley Group. Stacey's background also covers regeneration and affordable housing projects. Stacey oversees sales consultants across a diverse array of St Joseph projects situated in both Birmingham and Oxfordshire. This portfolio encompasses a range of offerings, from high-rise city centre apartments in Birmingham to luxurious five-bedroom residences in Wallingford. 

Investing in the heart of the UK: Birmingham welcomes Glasswater Locks

Being the UK’s second largest economy, and Europe’s youngest major city, it is clear why Birmingham is on investors radar. 

FTSE100 regeneration specialist Berkeley Group has committed to the city for the long-term, with their second development, Glasswater Locks under construction. 

Did you know?

  • In 2022/23 the region attracted the largest share of foreign direct investment outside of the capital, seeing a 171% increase over 12 months

  • With 5 universities, up to 80,000 students call Birmingham home during their studies

  • Birmingham enjoys the largest regional business, professional and financial services sector outside of the capital.

  • St Joseph, part of Berkeley Group, has noted a 40% increase in capital appreciation from their first Birmingham development, Snow Hill Wharf. 

  • In 2023 Birmingham recorded an annual rental growth of 17.9%.

Senior members from St Joseph will be showcasing the UK’s second city and the opportunity for investors seeking high-quality new build apartments. 

1 | Why Birmingham 

  • 2023 JLL data has shown Birmingham recorded an annual rental growth of 17.9% and property capital growth is forecast to increase by 19.2% over the next 5 years

  • High rental demand – As Europe youngest city, there is a consistent supply of tenant demand. Projected rent price growth of 16.5% 

  • In 2022/23 the region attracted the largest share of foreign direct investment outside of the capital, seeing a 171% increase over 12 months

  • For every 1 home, there are 25 tenant requests

  • Great quality of living – Business, culture, lifestyle, education 

  • Wave of young professional that want to live in the city centre

2 | Why newbuilds

  • Low maintenance costs, minimal need for constant repairs

  • Energy efficient, improved comfort and modern aesthetic 

  • Vibrant new community 

  • Personalised home and design 

  • Incentive opportunities

  • Home covered under warranty

3 | Why Glasswater Locks 

  • A selection of contemporary apartments and duplexes bring style to canal-side living just minutes away from the city centre and high speed rail links

  • New exciting destination – nothing else like it in Birmingham 

  • Exclusive resident facilities 

  • London style luxury living 

  • Berkeley Development – Great reputation, high quality 

  • High quality lifestyle – comfort, modern, location

  • Potential 40% property growth – as seen at Snow Hill Wharf

  • Up to 6% estimated rental yield 

  • Record breaking returns on St Joseph developments - Snow Hill Wharf