Estate & Letting Agents in Harborne

Sell, let or buy property with Hunters Harborne

Hunters Harborne opened in July 2012, and the office has grown every year since. Andy and Simon founded the business, and it’s now headed up by father and son duo Andy and Jake,, backed by a close-knit team who all live within a few miles of the office, so the local knowledge here isn’t second-hand.

We’re proud to have won the Gold Award at the British Property Awards for Sales and Lettings four years running, in 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025, and the Bronze Award for Best Regional Letting Agent across the West Midlands, Herefordshire, Shropshire and Worcestershire in 2023.

Our core patch is Harborne (B17) and Edgbaston (B15 and B16), and we also cover sales, lettings and property management across Quinton, Selly Oak, Selly Park, Moseley, Kings Heath, Bournville, Weoley Castle, Northfield and Halesowen, plus lettings in Birmingham city centre.

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Areas we cover

Harborne (B17) and Edgbaston (B15 and B16) are our core patch, and we also cover sales, lettings and property management right across southwest Birmingham.

Harborne (B17) – our home patch

Harborne is a Victorian suburb just three miles from Birmingham city centre, and it’s where our office has been based since 2012. Locals still call it “the village”, a nod to its strong community feel and bustling high street, and it’s featured in the Sunday Times Best Places to Live guide. It’s also the birthplace of the Chad Valley toy company, and the old Harborne Railway line is now the Harborne Walkway, a two-mile green route into the city centre. One of Harborne’s most distinctive corners is the Moor Pool conservation area, a beautifully preserved Edwardian garden suburb built around a central green and pond, which consistently draws buyers looking for character and a strong sense of community. Families are well served too, with a good choice of primary schools including Chad Vale, St Mary’s Catholic and St Peter’s CofE, plus Harborne Academy and the Lordswood schools for secondary education. Harborne High Street mixes national brands with independent cafés and boutiques, and the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, University of Birmingham and Harborne Hospital between them bring a steady, varied stream of professional tenants and buyers to the area.

Edgbaston (B15 and B16)

Edgbaston sits right alongside Harborne as our other core area, and it’s Birmingham’s most exclusive inner suburb, often nicknamed “where the trees begin” thanks to its leafy, tree-lined avenues. Much of B15 falls within the historic Calthorpe Estate, which has kept the area free of high-rise developments since the 19th century, protecting its grand period architecture and green open spaces. Where Harborne feels like a bustling independent village, Edgbaston is quieter and more stately, taking in Edgbaston Village and the streets around Edgbaston Reservoir. The area also punches well above its weight for sport and culture: Edgbaston Cricket Ground is home to Warwickshire County Cricket Club and regularly hosts England Test and T20 internationals, the Edgbaston Priory Club hosts the annual WTA Birmingham Classic, and the nearby Edgbaston Archery and Lawn Tennis Society, founded in 1860, is recognised as the oldest lawn tennis club in the world. For green space, residents have the Birmingham Botanical Gardens, Winterbourne House and Garden, and Cannon Hill Park all close by. Edgbaston is a major employment and academic hub too: the Edgbaston Medical Quarter accounts for more than 60% of Birmingham’s healthcare economy and sits alongside the Queen Elizabeth Hospital and the University of Birmingham’s campus, drawing a steady flow of doctors, academics and postgraduate students into the local rental market. It’s home to some of Birmingham’s most sought-after period properties, alongside modern apartments that suit young professionals working in the city centre or at the QE Hospital. B15 in particular commands some of the strongest prices in southwest Birmingham, while B16 offers a broader mix of terraces, semis and flats at more accessible price points.

Selly Oak and Selly Park

Selly Oak sits at the heart of Birmingham’s student market, right next to the University of Birmingham’s main campus, and HMO investment here can generate strong gross yields, albeit with the higher management demands that come with student lets. Selly Park, just to the north, is a quiet, highly affluent residential suburb known for its leafy, tree-lined streets and grand period properties, and it’s home to some of the largest and most expensive houses in southwest Birmingham, while still offering easy access to the same amenities and transport links as its neighbour.

Moseley and Kings Heath

Moseley and Kings Heath are two of south Birmingham’s most popular suburbs, sitting along the Alcester Road corridor. Moseley is known for its grand Edwardian architecture, independent boutiques and cafés, and the green space of Moseley Bog, and it regularly features on “best places to live” lists; a newly opened station on the Camp Hill line has made it even easier to reach the city centre. Kings Heath has a buzzing, independent high street with a strong food scene, including regular street food markets, plus green space at Highbury and Kings Heath Parks, and its handsome Victorian terraces and improved rail links make it popular with young professionals and families. Both areas attract buyers and tenants who want village character within easy reach of the city centre.

Bournville

Bournville is famous model village around the Cadbury factory built by the Cadbury family and its planned layout, green spaces and strong community identity keeps it consistently in demand. Character homes here hold their value well, and the area’s schools and open spaces make it a longstanding favourite with families.

Weoley Castle and Northfield

Weoley Castle and Northfield sit further south, offering more affordable housing stock with good transport links into the city centre and out towards Longbridge and the M5. These areas suit buyers and tenants after more space for their budget, without moving too far from Harborne and Edgbaston.

Quinton and Halesowen

Quinton and Halesowen extend our coverage west towards the Black Country, with good access to the M5 for commuters. Quinton in particular is popular with buyers priced out of Harborne itself, offering more space within a manageable budget while still benefiting from Harborne’s shops and amenities close by. We cover the eastern side of Halesowen which is highly sought-after by families and professionals alike, the area boasts top-tier schools, the historic beauty of Leasowes Park, and unbeatable commuter links via the M5 and Rowley Regis station and on the doorstep to the Clent Hills.

Birmingham city centre (lettings only)

We also manage lettings in Birmingham city centre, covering apartments popular with young professionals working in the business district. This is a lettings-only service — we don’t offer sales coverage for city centre postcodes.

Why buyers and tenants choose Harborne and Edgbaston

Demand here is built on genuinely solid foundations. The Queen Elizabeth Hospital on Mindelsohn Way is one of the largest teaching hospitals in Europe, the University of Birmingham sits just to the east, and Harborne Hospital adds a further layer of healthcare employment. Together, they bring a steady, varied pool of medical professionals, academics and young professionals into the local rental and sales markets.

Transport is a genuine strength too. University station gets commuters into central Birmingham in around seven minutes, Birmingham New Street connects to London, Edinburgh and beyond, and the M6 is close by for anyone travelling by car. Harborne itself has the feel of a village: independent shops, green spaces and golf courses, while being just three miles from everything a major city centre offers.

Landlords: what you need to know in 2026

The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 has reshaped how tenancies work in England. Fixed-term assured shorthold tenancies have been abolished, replaced by periodic tenancies from the outset, and Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions no longer exist as a route to ending a tenancy. Regaining possession now relies on specific grounds under a reformed Section 8 process, with the correct paperwork and notice periods.

Birmingham landlords also need to be aware of two local rules:

• Article 4 Direction: much of Birmingham, including areas around Harborne and Selly Oak, has had permitted development rights removed for HMO conversions. Turning a family home into an HMO now requires planning permission.
• Selective licensing: Birmingham City Council operates a selective licensing scheme in parts of the city. Depending on the street and property type, a licence may be required before you can let a property: it’s worth checking before making any changes to how a property is used or let.

Every landlord in England also needs to register with the new Private Rented Sector Ombudsman. We work with landlords across Harborne, Edgbaston and the wider area, from single buy-to-let properties to larger portfolios, and our lettings team can talk you through exactly what these changes mean for you.

Frequently asked questions

How much is my property worth in Harborne or Edgbaston?

It depends heavily on the street and property type. Harborne (B17) sold prices generally sit between £390,000 and £430,000, while Edgbaston varies widely. B15 averages around £357,000 to £527,000 depending on the data source, and B16 averages £233,000 to £276,000. Book a free valuation with Hunters Harborne for an accurate, up-to-date figure.

What areas does Hunters Harborne cover?

Our core areas are Harborne (B17) and Edgbaston (B15 and B16). We also cover sales, lettings and property management across Quinton, Selly Oak, Selly Park, Moseley, Kings Heath, Bournville, Weoley Castle, Northfield and Halesowen, plus lettings-only coverage in Birmingham city centre.

Is Harborne a good place to invest in buy-to-let?

Yes. Harborne has a broad, reliable tenant base thanks to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, the University of Birmingham and Harborne Hospital. Yields are typically more moderate than areas like Selly Oak, which sees higher returns from student HMOs, but Harborne’s lower tenant turnover and longer tenancies often make the net return more comparable than headline yield figures suggest.

Do I need planning permission for an HMO in Birmingham?

In much of Birmingham, including areas around Harborne and Selly Oak, an Article 4 Direction has removed permitted development rights for HMO conversions, meaning planning permission is required. Birmingham City Council’s selective licensing scheme may also apply depending on the property. Speak to our lettings team before buying with HMO conversion in mind.

How much does it cost to sell a house with Hunters Harborne?

You don’t pay anything until we’ve sold or let your property. Get in touch for a personalised quote based on your property and the marketing package you choose.

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