What MIA Property Group does

MIA Property Group is a West Midlands-based property development and investment company, founded in 1984 by Maqbool Ahmed and operated as a family-owned private business. The company acquires, develops, owns, and manages residential and commercial property across Birmingham and surrounding areas including Solihull, Harborne, and Kings Heath, holding a portfolio of several hundred properties. It operates alongside MIA Lettings Group, a subsidiary providing residential property management and lettings services.

The core products are (i) newly developed and refurbished residential units sold or let on the open market, and (ii) tenanted commercial units on prime high street and banking-pitch locations occupied by national retailers and financial institutions including Poundland, Clarks, Argos, Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds, and Café Rouge. Recent schemes include Sandon Road, Vicarage Road, The Five (144 units), the Hall Green expansion, and the Newhall Hill mixed-use development in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter, the last incorporating a 12% biodiversity net gain commitment.

Revenue is generated through three mechanisms: residential unit sales (development completions and resales), commercial rental income from the long-held investment portfolio, and management and letting fees from MIA Lettings Group. The company is self-funded by family capital, enabling a cited 48-hour decision turnaround on transactions, and does not publicly disclose revenue, headcount, or external financing.

Name

MIA Property Group

Legal name

MIA Property Group

Website

https://miapropertygroup.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

MIA Property Group is a family-owned West Midlands property developer and investor, founded 1984, operating a portfolio of several hundred residential and commercial properties across Birmingham, Solihull, and surrounding areas.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Real Estate Development

NAICS

New Housing For-Sale Builders (236117), Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings (except Miniwarehouses) (531120), Lessors of Real Estate (5311)

SIC

Real Estate Operators (No Developers) & Lessors (6510), Real Estate Dealers (For Their Own Account) (6532)

akta.pro primary industry

Healthcare & Senior Housing Real Estate Asset Management (BPAJAMAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Historic & Heritage Homes (THAMAAAJ), Luxury Farmhouses, Country Houses & Vineyard Estates (THAMAEAG)

Keywords

• Residential property development
• Commercial property leasing
• Heritage building conversion
• New build housing
• Property investment portfolio

Headquarters

HQ city

Birmingham

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Commercial Property Ownership: MIA Property Group owns and manages a portfolio of commercial properties across the Midlands, generating rental income from tenants including retailers, banks, restaurants, and leisure operators.
2. Residential Property Development and Sales: The company acquires, develops, and sells residential properties including apartments, townhouses, and houses. Revenue is generated through one-time property sales to end buyers.
3. Commercial Property Development and Sales: Acquisition and conversion of commercial buildings (former banks, police stations, churches, social clubs) into mixed-use developments with commercial ground floor and residential upper floors.
4. Seller Incentives (Mortgage Contribution): The company offers financial incentives to purchasers — monthly payments of £500-£1,000 for 10 months to contribute towards mortgage payments, which may drive sales velocity and support revenue from property transactions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

MIA Property Group acquires, develops, and sells or leases residential and commercial properties across the West Midlands. They transform rundown, derelict, and heritage buildings into new build apartments, townhouses, houses, and high-street commercial units, and retain an owned commercial portfolio that generates rental income from tenants including national retailers, banks, restaurants, and leisure operators.

Product overview

MIA Property Group is a West Midlands property development and investment company established in 1984, operated by founder Maqbool Ahmed and family members. The company offers a diverse portfolio of residential and commercial property products across Birmingham and surrounding areas. Residential offerings include new build apartments (West Lodge, Florence Place, Newhall Hill, Sir Robert Peel Court, Sandon Road), new build houses (Village Walk, Heron's View, Lowbrook, Burman Road, Faulkner Road, Lawnswood Avenue), townhouses (Vicarage Road, Fairlawns), and luxury apartment conversions (Oakview, The Dorma). Commercial properties span retail units, banks, restaurants, and offices across prime high street locations in Birmingham, Solihull, Harborne, Kings Heath, Sutton Coldfield, Knowle, and Studley. The company also maintains a portfolio of residential properties for sale including various named developments. The portfolio operates as individual named developments rather than a unified platform, with each project managed as a distinct product.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Newhall Hill, Jewellery Quarter Residential development offering 32 contemporary apartments in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter, designed for city-centre living and featuring a 12% biodiversity net gain.
• Sir Robert Peel Court 32 luxury one and two-bedroom apartments in Shirley, Solihull, redeveloped from the former Shirley Police Station, featuring underfloor heating, wifi, parking, audio visual security access, and penthouse suites.
• Fairlawns Contemporary residential development in Yardley, Birmingham consisting of four houses (three terrace, one detached) and four flats, all with central heating and double glazing.
• Oakview 36 luxury apartments in Moseley, Birmingham, tastefully built in Victorian style as a three to four-storey development.
• West Lodge New build one and two-bedroom apartments at the former Selly Oak Hospital clinic in Bournville village, available across Phase I (sold out) and Phase II.
• Heron's View (Drawbridge) Cul-de-sac collection of seven 4 and 5 bedroom canalside family homes in Majors Green, Shirley, near Stratford Canal and Shirley Railway Station, available with Help to Buy.
• Village Walk Nine brand new build 2, 3 and 4 bedroom detached and semi-detached homes in Studley, fully loaded with floor coverings, fitted kitchen, appliances, tiled bathrooms, garden sheds and EV charging points.
• The Five L-shaped 15-storey residential tower development in Ladywood, Birmingham, comprising 144 residential units (61 one-bed, 72 two-bed, 11 three-bed apartments) with 59 car parking spaces and 159 bicycle storage spaces.
• Florence Place 46 one and two-bedroom apartments in Selly Oak developed through conversion of former Victorian hospital buildings (K Block, Nursing School, Well House) plus 8 new build apartments, set within formal landscaped gardens with residents parking.
• Burman Road Large 4 bedroom detached property with study/home office in Shirley, Solihull, replacing an existing bungalow.
• The Dorma One-of-a-kind three bedroom detached bungalow at 11 Lighthorne Road, Solihull, with contemporary finish and flexible living options across both floors.
• Faulkner Road Six semi-detached properties and one detached home at Faulkner Road, Solihull, accompanied by a mortgage contribution incentive of £1,000/month for 10 months.
• Vicarage Road Three 4-bedroom townhouses in Kings Heath, Birmingham, featuring three floors with double bedrooms, family bathrooms, ensuite, study, lounge with bay windows and open-plan kitchen diner, near King Edward VI Camp Hill School.
• Lowbrook Nine detached homes at Lowbrook Lane, Solihull, with parking, secure housing, spacious bedrooms, natural light, heating and insulation.
• Lawnswood Avenue Five dormer bungalows near Olton train station in Solihull, with nearby bus stop access.
• Sandon Road 14 modern luxury apartments at the former Methodist Church on Sandon Road, Bearwood, Birmingham, close to services, schools, and transport options.
• MIA Commercial Property Portfolio Owned and managed portfolio of commercial properties across the Midlands — high street retail units, banks, restaurants, cafes and offices in Harborne, Kings Heath, Solihull, Knowle, Sutton Coldfield, Bearwood, Balsall Heath and Mere Green — generating rental income from national tenants including Poundland, Clarks, Argos, Savers Health and Beauty, Barclays Bank, Lloyds Bank, HSBC, Halifax, Café Rouge, Loungers, The Works, William Hill, E-cigwizard, PePe's, and Birmingham Hospice's Reloved Revolution charity shop.
• Direct Property Acquisition Service Service for property owners to sell directly to MIA Property Group, with a stated decision within 48 hours and potential offer within a week. Covers residential and commercial properties that fit MIA's development criteria.

Quantifiable outcome

• 35+ years operating in the West Midlands property market
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Smith & Co Estate AgentsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 29 June 2019Smith & Co Estate Agents organised and hosted the launch day event for the Fairlawns development on 29th June 2019, which was described as successful and well-received. This represents a marketing and distribution partnership for property sales support.
• Principle Estate ManagementcoreOthersPrinciple Estate Management was appointed to manage the Oakview development of 36 luxury apartments in Moseley. This is a post-development property management partnership where Principle handles the ongoing estate management of the completed development.
• Birmingham City CouncilcoreOthersBirmingham City Council's planning committee approved MIA's plans for the Oakview development at 37-43 Wake Green Road, Moseley (36 luxury apartments). Planning permission was also granted for the Newhall Hill Jewellery Quarter residential scheme (32 apartments) and Florence Place (46 apartments).

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Urban Splash: Award-winning UK developer specialising in heritage restoration, mixed-use regeneration and architecturally distinctive residential schemes in regional cities — comparable to MIA's urban restoration work in Birmingham and Solihull.
• City & Country: Heritage-led residential developer focused on converting historic buildings into homes, including former hospitals and listed structures — closely aligned to MIA's period restoration specialism.
• Keepmoat Homes: Regional UK housebuilder delivering new-build homes across the Midlands and North of England with direct-to-buyer sales — directly comparable size, geography and product type to MIA's residential division.
• Spitfire Property Group: Midlands-focused residential property developer and investor with a similar model of acquiring, developing and selling homes in the region. Comparable scale and direct-to-consumer orientation to MIA.
• Weston Homes: UK developer specialising in heritage building conversions, apartment-led schemes and mixed-use regeneration — directly comparable to MIA's period conversion capability and urban apartment focus.
• Seddon Homes: North West and Midlands-based regional housebuilder developing new build homes, including period-style and small luxury schemes. Comparable scale and regional new-build focus to MIA.

Broad incumbents

• Countryside Partnerships (Vistry Group): Major UK developer (now part of Vistry Group) active in mixed-tenure, regeneration and partnership housing across the Midlands. A broader incumbent competing for sites, planning consents and buyers in the same geography as MIA.
• Barratt Redrow: The UK's largest housebuilder with a substantial Midlands division. While operating at significantly greater scale, Barratt Redrow competes for buyers in the same Birmingham/Solihull owner-occupier market as MIA.
• Bellway Homes: One of the UK's largest housebuilders with established Midlands operations (Bellway Homes West Midlands). Operates at much greater scale than MIA but in the same regional new-build market.
• Persimmon Homes: Top-tier UK housebuilder with national operations including the Midlands. A broad incumbent competitor for new-build buyers rather than a niche heritage conversion specialist like MIA.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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