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Flats originally built as the 2022 Commonwealth Games Athletes' Village are to be sold off by Birmingham City Council to private investors, throwing into doubt the public's ability to enter the market and achieve owner-occupier status.

The Perry Barr complex - unfinished at the time of the sports tournament - was completed in April 2023. Of the 968 properties, 312 were designated as affordable homes.

But nearly a year on, they remain unsold and unoccupied, despite drawing offers from prospective individual buyers.

The council said it did not know how bids tabled by third parties would affect those who had planned to move in.

Birmingham City Council has confirmed that bids from a range of third parties are being considered - but they don't yet know how buyers - like Anthony - will be affected.

A spokesperson said: "We understand the uncertainty that many people may be experiencing and would like to reassure buyers that we are working hard to find an outcome that works for all involved.

They added that negotiations with potential third party buyers are underway and they're awaiting recommendations to be made in the coming weeks.
They also say they look forward to welcoming families into their new homes.

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