Major redevelopment plans for Jewellery Quarter site recommended for approval Tuesday, February 17, 2026 jewelleryquarter birmingham redevelopment housing heritage brownfield planning architecture conservation affordableworkspace Ambitious plans to transform a prominent site in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter are set to move forward, offering much-needed new homes and commercial spaces. The redevelopment project targets land bordered by Hockley Hill, … Read More
Green Belt Housing Development in Midlands Village Wins Over Locals Tuesday, February 17, 2026 housing greenbelt development affordable solihull planning community councillors support midlands In a decisive 10-minute session, Solihull Council’s planning committee unanimously approved a new housing development in Hampton In Arden, reflecting overwhelming local endorsement. The proposal, submitted by BDW Trading Ltd … Read More
State Pensioners Feel 'Hoodwinked' as Leasehold Fees Surge Nearly £400 Monday, February 16, 2026 pensioners leasehold groundrent fees government reform housing leaseholders legislation property Serena Laidlaw, a 72-year-old pensioner from near Brighton, feels “hoodwinked” as her leasehold fees have skyrocketed from £80 a month in 2014 to nearly £400 today. Having purchased her one-bedroom flat for … Read More
Birmingham’s Most Expensive Postcodes Revealed as House Prices Surge 18% Sunday, February 15, 2026 birmingham property realestate housing postcodes prices market homeownership affordability sales For many Brits, getting on the property ladder remains a key ambition, but the soaring costs of homeownership are making it increasingly difficult to achieve. While some parts of Birmingham have seen slight decreases in … Read More
Birmingham Council Faces Over 50,000 Complaints Over Damp and Mould in Homes Sunday, February 15, 2026 birmingham damp mould health housing council tenants publichealth awaabslaw condensation Over the last five years, Birmingham City Council has received more than 50,000 complaints from tenants living in damp, mouldy, and condensation-affected homes. This equates to approximately 866 complaints for every 1,000 … Read More
‘Cramped’ HMO Conversion Rejected Over Crime Concerns in Wolverhampton Neighborhood Monday, February 9, 2026 hmo wolverhampton planning crime community housing spacestandards noise council heathtown The City of Wolverhampton Council has refused an application to convert a home on Woden Road into a six-bedroom house of multiple occupation (HMO), citing concerns that the change would exacerbate crime and community disorder … Read More