Birmingham is one of the largest cities in the West Midlands in England. It is the second largest city there and its industrial achievements made it known although it has gone through various changes over the years. Birmingham has many areas that you can choose to live in, such as the city center, Selly Oak or Moseley. Flats in Birmingham are not hard to find for all you need to do is choose from the many flats available in these areas and select the area that suits you best. Birmingham is very diverse and it is therefore good to find out more about the place you would wish to live first. This includes who your close neighbors will be, how close schools are, shopping and entertainment areas and transport links. For example, you may prefer a quiet neighborhood close to a good school and close to a railway link.