NatWest Launches Shared Ownership Mortgages and Expands Borrowing Criteria to Support More Home Buyers Thursday, November 13, 2025 natwest mortgages sharedownership borrowing homeownership newbuilds interestonly loantovalue affordability housing NatWest has unveiled significant changes designed to help “as many customers as possible” step onto the property ladder. The prominent high street bank, with branches including those in Birmingham, has introduced … Read More
Walsall's Green Belt Faces Development for 2,300 New Homes Across Seven Major Projects Wednesday, November 12, 2025 walsall greenbelt housing development planning consultation aldridge bloxwich localplan regeneration Walsall Council is urging residents to participate in a consultation on a crucial draft local plan that will shape the borough’s housing future. This plan responds to government mandates requiring councils to meet set housing … Read More
Most Affluent Areas of the Midlands with Virtually No Poverty Monday, November 10, 2025 midlands westmidlands deprivation poverty affluence lichfield staffordshire birmingham housing wealth Several parts of the West Midlands have been identified as among the most affluent places in the country, where poverty is nearly non-existent. These upmarket towns and villages offer residents a comfortable lifestyle, free … Read More
Developer Proposes 200 Homes on Walsall Green Belt, Citing Grey Belt Status Monday, November 10, 2025 walsall housing greenbelt greybelt development affordable community planning realestate urbanexpansion Outline planning permission has been submitted to build up to 200 homes on a green belt site in Walsall. Developer St Philips aims to create a new housing estate off Chester Road in Streetly, adjacent to Planters Pacific … Read More
‘Give us answers’ say Birmingham traders fearing for market’s future after 900 years Saturday, November 8, 2025 birmingham market traders heritage demolition regeneration housing council transition development Step inside Birmingham’s Bull Ring Indoor Market, and you’re immersing yourself in nearly 900 years of the city’s rich trading heritage. Since 1166, this vibrant marketplace has been woven into the fabric of Birmingham’s … Read More
New Mandatory Parking Space Rule Approved for All New Homes in Jersey, Impacting Thousands Friday, November 7, 2025 jersey parking developments housing sthelier policy affordable environment construction assembly The Jersey Assembly has passed a new regulation requiring all new residential developments to include designated car parking spaces, a move set to impact thousands of drivers and raise concerns over housing affordability and … Read More