Council Tax Premium Could Target Hundreds of Long-Term Empty Homes in Worcester Sunday, November 23, 2025 counciltax emptyhomes worcester housing levellingup localgovernment property taxpolicy housingsupply regeneration Worcester City Council is considering a new measure to encourage the return of long-term empty properties to the housing market by imposing a council tax surcharge. Under legislation updated by the Levelling Up and … Read More
Midlands Areas Where House Prices Have Skyrocketed by £265,000 Saturday, November 22, 2025 houseprices birmingham westmidlands ons property pricegrowth fiveways solihull blackcountry markettrends House prices in parts of the West Midlands have soared by up to £265,000 in just one year, according to recent data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). An analysis of medium house prices between March 2024 and … Read More
Birmingham House Available for £1 at Auction – But Refurbishment Funds Needed Saturday, November 22, 2025 birmingham house auction refurbishment saltley leasehold property investment realestate bidding A unique opportunity awaits buyers in Birmingham, where a two-bedroom semi-detached house at 7 Mossvale Grove, Saltley, is up for auction with a starting guide price of just £1. However, prospective owners should be prepared … Read More
Midland Millionaire Trades Up From Pen to Home to Help Homeless Veteran Thursday, November 20, 2025 veterans homelessness charity property trading fundraising awareness philanthropy community sacrifice Millionaire property developer Rick Gannon, 54, has embarked on an extraordinary journey to raise a home for a homeless veteran—starting with something as simple as a ballpoint pen. Two weeks into his challenge, Rick has … Read More
The West Midlands' Most Affordable Town for 2025 Surpasses Birmingham and Black Country Thursday, November 20, 2025 affordability housing westmidlands newcastle-under-lyme property zoopla ukhousing realestate homebuying prices A surprising contender has emerged as the most affordable town in the West Midlands for 2025, outshining housing markets in Birmingham and the Black Country. Newcastle-under-Lyme stands out, with average property prices … Read More
Couple Trapped by Soaring Service Charges Struggle to Sell Surrey Flat Wednesday, November 19, 2025 servicecharges leasehold surrey property selling estateagents family finance realestate firstport Sam and Evangeline Thorn, both 33, find themselves trapped in their two-bedroom leasehold flat in Redhill, Surrey, due to an escalating service charge that has surged from £2,800 to £7,500 annually over seven years. The … Read More