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Radio WM,4 mins

Birmingham's tallest building

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With its towering structure and unique shape, The Octagon divides opinion - but whether you love the look of Birmingham's tallest building or are yet to be convinced, it is certainly difficult to miss. The Octagon is a built-to-rent skyscraper and will provide 370 homes. It is part of a wider investment in the city's Paradise Estate. It is set to cost a total of £1.2bn, and is transforming the area between Chamberlain and Centenary Squares. Many will find it gives them the potential to live in an ideal location in a fast-changing part of the city, but the flats don't come cheap. They start at £1,400 a month for a one-bedroom apartment.

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