100% Success. 19 Signings. 19 Relocations.
During one of the busiest transfer seasons in Birmingham City FC’s recent history, something exceptional happened behind the scenes.
Nineteen players signed.
Nineteen players were relocated.
Not one missed.
Partridge Homes achieved a 100% relocation success rate during the 2025–2026 season.
Every incoming signing was housed.
Every outgoing player was managed correctly.
Every landlord property was protected.
This is not a marketing line.
This is delivery.
More Than Just New Signings
When people talk about footballer relocation in Birmingham, they often focus on the excitement of new arrivals.
But professional sports relocation is more complex than that.
For every incoming player we must:
• Source suitable executive housing immediately
• Arrange viewings around training schedules
• Negotiate tenancy terms quickly
• Ensure full compliance
• Coordinate seamless move-ins
At the same time, outgoing players require:
• Rapid check-outs
• Detailed property inspections
• Deposit handling
• Cleaning and condition management
• Preparing properties for re-letting
And often this happens with very little notice.
Relocating footballers is not just about move-ins.
It is about protecting properties and landlord relationships at every stage.
A Q&A With Paul Partridge
Head of Sports & Entertainment Relocation
What does 100% relocation success really mean?
It means every single Birmingham City FC signing during the 2025–2026 season was successfully housed by Partridge Homes.
No delays.
No panic.
No missed placements.
Consistency like that does not happen by accident.
Why is footballer relocation different from normal lettings?
Because time pressure is constant.
Transfer deals are agreed quickly.
Flights are arranged late at night.
Medical clearances happen fast.
Housing must already be in motion.
Relocating professional footballers requires:
• Speed
• Discretion
• A trusted landlord network
• Executive rental expertise
• Seven day availability
Standard estate agency simply is not built for that environment.
What happens when players leave at short notice?
This is where experience matters most.
When a player departs, our responsibility is to both the club and the landlord.
We coordinate immediate inspections, ensure properties are returned in agreed condition, manage deposits correctly and prepare the property for the next tenancy.
Landlord protection is non-negotiable.
Why do clubs rely on specialist letting agents for football players?
Because reliability matters.
Other companies may claim they relocate footballers.
Delivering 19 out of 19 in one of the busiest seasons proves consistency at the highest level.
We are not occasional operators in this space.
We are specialists. We are the go to letting agents for football players.
A Target Set – And Achieved
At the beginning of the 2025–2026 season, Paul Partridge set a quiet target.
Every signing relocated.
100 percent.
It was shared with the team.
It was shared with a couple of close friends.
To say it is one thing.
To achieve it is something else entirely.
Nineteen signings.
Nineteen relocations.
Complete delivery.
A Personal Reflection
There is pride in achieving this.
But there is also reflection.
As Paul’s father became poorly, Partridge Homes was just beginning to find its place in the football relocation market. He was incredibly proud that the business was starting to support professional players.
He did not get to see it grow into what it is today.
To now be recognised as the go-to letting agents for footballer relocation in the West Midlands is something special.
His grandson Alfie, now 16, is working within the business as an apprentice in the Sports and Entertainment division.
The legacy continues.
And there is no doubt he would be saying what he always said:
Keep right on doing what you are doing.
For Landlords
If you are a landlord reading this, here is what 100% success means for you.
It means:
Your property is protected.
Your tenant is professionally placed.
Your asset is properly managed.
We are actively seeking:
• Executive homes in Solihull
• Luxury apartments in Birmingham City Centre
• Premium properties in Dickens Heath
• High specification furnished rentals
Demand from professional athletes continues to grow.
And we are ready.
The Go-To Letting Agents for Football Players
Partridge Homes specialises in:
• Footballer relocation Birmingham
• Letting agents for professional athletes
• Executive rental property sourcing
• Sports and entertainment housing
• Premium tenant management
We operate across Solihull, Sutton Coldfield and Birmingham and continue to support elite sports professionals through every transfer window.
19 Out of 19. 100% Delivered.
In one of the busiest seasons Birmingham City FC has experienced, Partridge Homes delivered complete relocation support across all transfers.
Preparation.
Consistency.
Teamwork.
That is how 100% success is achieved.
