Senior Doctor Receives Approval to Transform Historic Walsall Building into 17-Bedroom HMO Sunday, May 17, 2026 walsall hathertonhouse hmo nhs conservation heritage accommodation renovation historic housing Plans to convert the historic Hatherton House in Walsall into a 17-bedroom House of Multiple Occupation (HMO) have been officially approved. The project, led by Sue Boden of the Walsall NHS Trust, aims to provide much-needed … Read More
Renters in England Spend Four Months’ Income on Rent Annually, Campaigners Warn Saturday, May 16, 2026 renters rent income england landlords housing affordability generationrent evictions tenants Campaigners are raising alarm over the financial pressure facing renters in England, revealing that landlords typically receive the equivalent of four months' income annually from tenants. According to Generation Rent and the … Read More
Housing Market in England and Wales Weakens Amid Iran Conflict Thursday, May 14, 2026 housing market england wales rics inflation mortgages sellers buyers prices The housing market in England and Wales is showing signs of weakening, influenced by the ongoing war in Iran, according to estate agents and recent surveys. Increased uncertainty around mortgage rate hikes and rising … Read More
Proposal to Transform Shirley Family Home into Children’s Care Facility Submitted to Solihull Council Wednesday, May 13, 2026 solihull shirley carehome planning children community housing council development consultation A proposal has been submitted to Solihull Council to convert a residential property on Radbourne Road, Shirley, into a care home for children. The applicant, Adele Lynch, aims to transform the home to accommodate up to three … Read More
Fears Mount Over Green Belt as Developer Proposes 557 New Homes in Kingswinford Wednesday, May 13, 2026 greenbelt kingswinford housing development planning community dudley opposition infrastructure urbanplanning Local campaigners’ worst fears have been confirmed with the submission of a planning application for more than 500 homes on prized green belt land in Kingswinford. Dudley Council is currently reviewing an outline proposal … Read More
Solihull Taxpayers Face Bill After Government Inspector Overturns Millionaire’s Row Boundary Wall Refusal Wednesday, May 13, 2026 solihull planning appeal boundary wall gate drainage housing inspector council Solihull taxpayers may once again bear the cost following a government inspector’s decision to overturn a local council’s refusal of a boundary wall and gate at a high-value property in Lovelace Avenue, a sought-after street … Read More