The Argent Centre in the Jewellery Quarter is an amazing building. I used to love walking past this…read moreevery day on my way to work. It was built as a factory/ workshop set-up during Birmingham's Victorian industrial boom - and still functions as a collection of workshops today: built around an open courtyard. So, despite looking solid and enormous it's quite a hollow building - a series of narrow workshop corridors with open space in the middle. The brickwork is reminiscent of Italian renaissance churches, but without being too fussy - not really suitable for, essentially, an industrial workplace. Personally, I think it's a beautiful building, with enough design to be aethetically and historically appealing, but not too elaborate or imposing. It's also great that it's been Grade II listed and still functions as workshops and office space for small firms. It also houses the Pen Room Museum.

Despite my living around the corner from this and undoubtedly walking past it a few times, I never…read morereally noticed the impressive building perched on the corner of Frederick Street and Legge Road in the Jewellery Quarter. It was only on the Jewellery Quarter tour with Midlands Discover that we stopped to learn about it and even in the rain, it was impressive. The front of the building is thankfully Grade 2 listed and despite it looking like a big square is actually full of long, workshop spaces, as originally designed. Then it was for pen manufacturer, now however, there is a bit modern addition so there are plenty of office spaces and this has got to be a great place to work. This is also a great place if you are new in business and don't want to commit to long term leases on huge workshops; perfect for the creative jewellery quarter.

Over the years I've had various dealings with Douglas Estates and have always found them to be…read morefair, on the ball, and, above all, reliable - which is often and shockingly rare in the world of estate agents. They were the people I dealt with the entire time I lived in Harborne and always sorted out any issues we had with the house. Recently, a friend of ours was moving to Birmingham and wanted to live on the Bearwood side of Harborne in order to be close to her new job. Douglas Estates were brilliant and, even though our friend was at this time still out of town, arranged viewings for us and sorted everything out. Very good indeed.

Trident Housing Association's remit is the the same as other housing associations, in that they…read moreexist to help homeless people and other people in vulnerable situations find safe homes, and eventually purchase their own homes. I ended up living in Trident House, a large apartment complex, for the tail end of last summer. As you might expect, it's not exactly shining with luxury, and bits of it definitely look like they could do with some attention. The small newsagents definitely seems a bit sorry for itself, with only a handful of items for sale. However, the atmosphere outstrips the upkeep - it definitely has a community feel, with most people that you meet in the lift being happy to talk to you and help you out if necessary. Despite the upkeep issues, Trident should be commended for the good work they do with the people of Birmingham. (I'd like to point out that I visited one of their house recently and that was in much better condition than the apartment block). One can only imagine that the current economic climate only makes their job harder.

This estate agents is situated on one of the main roads of the town centre. It is part of a…read morenational chain. It could really do with the outside cleaning up as it looks very untidy and unkempt. It also does not make you feel very welcome as a customer as the assistants stare at you when you are looking in the window. The sale boards they use stand out but I think they need to clean up the shop.

Great service and the quality of the product is outstanding, we love our chandelier and the advice…read moreand service received from initial design to delivery and fitting was excellent. Would highly recommend.

An excellent,"first class", good value lighting provider. Very competitive prices and some very…read moreornate/interesting pieces. I'll be heading back to these guys next time i'm in birmingham. Thanks again! http://triphunter.co.uk/

My friend was trying to explain to me the other day how Acocks Green is the best place to live in…read moreBirmingham. He owns a house there, but spends most of his time with his girlfriend in West Bromwich. I prefer it in South Birmingham, the areas I would prefer to live in are Moseley, Kings Heath, and Stirchley. I like Stirchley because my Granddad was from there. The area has a very old look to it and I like the way the area has a lot of pubs and things going on in it. This letting agent is right in the middle of Stirchley and it has a good selection of local properties on offer. I was guided round a few properties by this agent and they had a good sales pitch throughout. I didn't end up choosing a house they offered to me, but I very nearly did and would be glad to use them in the future.

You think Birmingham...you think rotunda. The skyline here would not be the same without it. I have…read moreheard talk that you were able to go in it at one point but alas like many old building in the city it is now apartments. Landmarks are not as plentiful in Birmingham as in other cities so it's great to see this one still standing!

I was very lucky to have a night's stay in one of the penthouses- no. 2004, and it was lovely. The…read morebest night's sleep I can remember, so quiet up there, and the beds are very very comfortable. The Rotunda boasts the highest open balcony in Birmingham, so the views are really fabulous (although maybe not for the very faint of heart). The penthouse has one wall which is entirely floor to ceiling windows with a panoramic view of Birmingham and the Bullring, including St Martin's church. The apartment has two double (king) bedrooms, each with an en suite. One has a good sized bath with a rain head shower, both have hair dryers and bathrobes. The central living area, which contains a fully equipped kitchen, has a large flat screen TV with Sky TV plus an iPod dock with speakers. It's the little touches, and the service which makes this special. There is milk and oranges (for juicing) in the fridge, mueslis, ground coffee (from Urban Coffee) tea and hot chocolate. It's an eco conscious place with Ecover washing powders for the dishwasher and washing machine, and vegetarian shampoo and soaps. It is immaculately clean and the general manager Gavin is very approachable and helpful. With Twiggy-style models adorning the walls on canvas, if looks very cool too. The next day we felt totally zen. Worth coming back just for that!

I sold my agricultural land through this company in the Punjab, very reliable ,honest, quick and…read moreefficient service. No time wasting was occurred. I had my money in the bank asap when the deal was finalised. I would use equity overseas again if need it be and I would highly recommend if u are thinking of buying or selling.