Welcome to Birmingham City Kai Wagner

Behind every transfer window announcement is a team working quietly to ensure players and families are settled long before the spotlight arrives.

Partridge Homes was delighted to support the relocation of Kai Wagner following his move to Birmingham City FC.

While fans see the announcement, the reality is that many of the most important moments happen quietly beforehand. Accommodation needs to be secured. Families need certainty. Everything must be ready before the first training session or matchday.

From Hotel to Home With No Disruption

This relocation was handled discreetly during the Christmas period, with accommodation secured off market ahead of the public announcement.

Kai and his family arrived in England before the transfer was confirmed. Our priority was to move them out of temporary accommodation and into a proper family home as quickly as possible.

Thanks to our off market property network and decisive action from a fantastic landlord, the home was prepared and ready without delay. Kai and his family were a joy to work with and incredibly grateful for the speed at which we were able to get them settled.

There is a world of difference between living out of a hotel and walking into a home that is ready from day one. That difference matters.

A Moment That Made It Even More Special

It was a pleasure to attend Kai’s first game and see him make an immediate impact, setting up the opening goal within the first ten minutes.

Moments like that remind us why what happens off the pitch is so important. When players and families are settled properly, everything else becomes easier.

Trusted During the Transfer Windows

Partridge Homes continues to support Birmingham City FC during the most demanding periods of the football calendar.

Our Sports and Entertainment relocation service is delivered week in, week out during the transfer windows, maintaining a one hundred percent success rate relocating incoming players and senior staff.

Discretion, preparation, and speed are not marketing phrases for us. They are operational necessities.

Q and A With Paul Partridge

Head of Sports Relocation

What actually makes footballer relocation different from normal lettings

Footballer relocation is not about finding any available property. It is about certainty. Timelines are tight, privacy is essential, and families often arrive before announcements are made. There is no room for trial and error. Everything must be right first time.

Why do so many footballer relocations happen off market

Public advertising creates exposure and noise. Players value privacy, and clubs want minimal disruption. Off market sourcing allows us to act quickly and quietly using trusted landlords who understand the process.

How quickly do you usually need to move

Sometimes within days. Occasionally within hours. During transfer windows, we often work on the basis that if a deal is completed, the family needs keys immediately. That is why preparation and relationships matter more than portals.

What do footballers and their families usually care about most

Stability. Proximity to training grounds. A home that feels safe and settled from day one. Families want normality as quickly as possible, especially when relocating internationally.

Are footballers good tenants

Yes. When placed correctly, they are excellent tenants. They value quality homes, professional management, and clear communication. The key is matching the right property with the right client.

Why are landlords happy to work off market with Partridge Homes

Landlords value certainty. They know the tenant profile, the timescales, and that the property will be professionally managed. Many prefer discretion over volume enquiries and viewings.

How involved are you personally in these relocations

Very involved. Sports relocation is not something we delegate entirely. Relationships, trust, and judgement are critical, especially when decisions are being made quickly.

What role does timing play in transfer window relocations

Timing is everything. A delay of even twenty four hours can create unnecessary stress. Our job is to remove that stress by having solutions ready before they are needed.

What would you say to clubs or agents considering working with you

We understand the pressure you are under. Our role is to quietly make accommodation a non issue so you can focus on the football.

Do you need more suitable properties

Always. Demand consistently outweighs supply, particularly for high quality family homes across Birmingham, Solihull, and surrounding areas.

Specialist Sports and Entertainment Relocation

Footballer relocation is not comparable to standard lettings. It requires discretion, decisiveness, and experience gained over many transfer windows.

At Partridge Homes, this service is delivered by a dedicated team with deep local knowledge and trusted off market access across the West Midlands.

Welcome to Your New Home

We wish Kai Wagner and his family every success in their new home and look forward to supporting them throughout their time in Birmingham.

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