Pictured: Sharon Yip

Eastside development Hive in Birmingham city centre is continuing to sell fast with 14 apartments sold in August and September.

House hunters have been snapping up the opportunity to become part of the new residential community situated just three minutes from the Bullring. Purchaser Sharron Yip was the 10th purchaser to reserve a home at the development in August. She chose a corner property on the development's seventh floor which offers fantastic views of the city's iconic Selfridges building.

"As soon as I saw Hive I knew it was the right development for me," commented Sharron. "For me, this is the most central development in Birmingham and ideal for my daily commute from Moor Street to Wythall. I am literally a three minute walk from the train station which makes a huge difference to my quality of life and it's great to also be within walking distance of all the city centre has to offer."

Sharron chose a spacious one bedroom apartment at Hive and, less than a month after reserving the property, completed her purchase and moved in.

"I am really impressed with how fast my sale was completed, added Sharron. "If I had been purchasing a property without the support and advice of the sales team at Hive I think it would have been much more stressful, particularly organising my mortgage with the bank. Maria in the sales office was great, she helped me through every step of purchasing the apartment, and completing my purchase less than a month after I first viewed my apartment is fantastic.  I love the high specification of my apartment and the view of Selfridge's at night is stunning; I definitely made the right decision moving here. The experience of living at Hive has become even better since the secret garden completed, arriving at the building now feels like walking into a boutique hotel!"

Sharron relocated from the Jewellery Quarter to Hive and is already enjoying the development's prime Eastside location within walking distance of the Bullring, High Street and Colmore Business District.

Hive brings an exciting and innovative new collection of studio suites plus one and two bedroom apartments to Birmingham city centre. The development's unique Secret Garden is now complete, offering residents a private city centre oasis with views across Birmingham's new City Park.

Kick started through funding from the Homes and Communities Agency, Hive has triumphed over difficult market conditions, delivering stylish new apartments that are also highly innovative. All properties at the development are powered by Birmingham District Energy Company (BDEC) - the first time residential homes in the city have benefitted from the city's district water heating system, saving an estimated 92 per cent of CO2 emissions and reducing residents' hot water and heating bills by around 30 per cent.

A choice of studio suite and one bedroom apartments are currently available at Hive with prices starting from £90,000.