Housing

Friday, May 1, 2026 upton-on-severn midlands riverside cotswolds community festivals marina cobblestone housing music

Nestled along the River Severn, just off the M5 south of Worcester, lies Upton-on-Severn, a picturesque town that has quietly become one of the Midlands' best places to live. Known for its charming cobbled lanes and … Read More

Thursday, April 30, 2026 leasehold housing legislation england wales reform mortgage commonhold leaseholders government

A complete ban on leasehold properties in England and Wales is unlikely to be implemented before the next General Election, according to Labour Party minister Matthew Pennycook. Though legislation banning leaseholds on new … Read More

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 birmingham housing council temporaryhousing safeguarding family accommodation complaints antisocialbehavior relocation

A Birmingham mother of three has shared a significant update after enduring nearly two years in challenging temporary housing conditions. The mum, who had been squeezing her partner and three young children—aged two, four, … Read More

Monday, April 27, 2026 wednesbury hmo flats development community sandwell nhs antoniabance housing planning

The former Mesty Croft Clinic in Alma Street, Wednesbury, is slated to be transformed into ten residential flats after the initial proposal to create a 38-bed house of multiple occupation (HMO) was abandoned in early 2024 … Read More

Monday, April 27, 2026 tidburygreen solihull housing development planning bloorhomes affordablehousing community greybelt consultation

Plans have been submitted for nearly 200 new homes in the picturesque village of Tidbury Green, Solihull. If approved, this development would nearly double the village’s current population of around 1,000 residents. … Read More

Monday, April 27, 2026 homeless walsall midlandhotel housing council accommodation hmo temporary support planning

Walsall Council has greenlit plans to transform the former Midland Hotel on Station Street into a 14-bed house of multiple occupation (HMO) dedicated to helping homeless people in the borough. The council acquired the … Read More

Saturday, April 25, 2026 walsall royaloak housing development planning redevelopment apartments pubclosure council realestate

The Royal Oak, a former pub on Oxford Street in Walsall that has been vacant since the pandemic, is once again under consideration for redevelopment into housing. Laxmi Properties has submitted a new proposal to convert the … Read More

Thursday, April 23, 2026 nationaltrust holidaycottages uk tourism housing sustainability climatechange rentals conservation propertymanagement

The National Trust has announced plans to close 137 of its holiday cottages throughout the UK, marking a significant change for holidaymakers and visitors. While the Trust currently owns more than 500 cottages nationwide, … Read More

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 homelessness birmingham council compensation eviction accommodation ombudsman complaint housing temporaryhousing

Birmingham City Council has been ordered to pay £500 in compensation to a homeless father after council negligence forced his family to live in two separate bed and breakfast rooms for weeks without access to cooking … Read More

Sunday, April 19, 2026 housing birmingham temporary council safety children mentalhealth tenancy overcrowding neglect

A Birmingham mother of three has shared the harsh realities of living in temporary accommodation, highlighting serious safety concerns and the toll it has taken on her family. For the past two years, the mum, her partner, and … Read More

Saturday, April 18, 2026 birmingham regeneration druidsheath development delay council community housing planning urban

Birmingham City Council has revealed that it will require additional time before resubmitting the planning application for the much-anticipated Druids Heath regeneration project. The delay has prompted concern and anger among … Read More

Thursday, April 16, 2026 nationwide housing housesharing affordability savings financialplanning millennials sharedliving stress budgeting

Nationwide has highlighted a growing concern among its customers aged 29 and over who continue to share housing despite financial and social challenges. Research from Nationwide shows that 29 is considered the age when house … Read More

Monday, April 13, 2026 wolverhampton molineux flats development residential waterlooroad planning regeneration housing transport

Plans are underway to transform an unsightly car wash and adjacent storage facilities opposite Wolverhampton’s Molineux Stadium into modern residential accommodation. The site on Waterloo Road, currently occupied by a car … Read More

Monday, April 13, 2026 stampduty housing firsttimebuyers property england affordability realestate mortgage threshold homebuying

UK first-time homebuyers are facing increased financial pressure following a recent change to stamp duty rules. Since the temporary stamp duty relief ended in April 2025, first-time buyers in England have paid an estimated … Read More

Monday, April 13, 2026 dwp crisis payments housing support funding resilience financial councils unitedkingdom

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has unveiled two new Cost of Living payments starting April 2026, aimed at providing crucial financial aid to UK households. This initiative introduces the Crisis and Resilience … Read More

Monday, April 13, 2026 birmingham crownplace studentaccommodation skyline architecture amenities university lifestyle luxury housing

Birmingham’s skyline has a stunning new addition, and we went inside to explore what makes it stand out. Crown Place Birmingham, situated on Lancaster Street, isn’t just the tallest student accommodation building in the … Read More

Sunday, April 12, 2026 birmingham housing council waittimes quinton socialhousing applications property bids tenants

The latest data on Birmingham City Council’s housing wait times highlights significant delays across the city, with Quinton experiencing the longest average wait of up to five years—or 256 weeks. Quinton not only faces … Read More

Friday, April 10, 2026 solihull chewiskgreen housing development planning greenbelt affordablehousing community infrastructure golfclub sport

Plans to significantly increase the size of Chewisk Green, a small village in Solihull, are underway as developer Spitfire Homes proposes building 54 new homes. The village, with a current population of approximately 1,700, … Read More

Friday, April 10, 2026 housing planning herefordshire delays couple shed living rural construction application

Jane Coyle and her husband Anthony, a retired couple from Herefordshire, have endured an extraordinary housing struggle. Since applying in 2020 to construct a three-bedroom house in the woods near Edwyn Ralph, the couple has … Read More

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 birmingham council hmo construction safety warwardslane investigation residents publicsafety housing

Birmingham City Council has launched an investigation into the construction of a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) on Warwards Lane following serious safety concerns raised by local residents. Neighbors have described the … Read More

Sunday, April 5, 2026 housing westmidlands youngpeople propertyladder spatialstrategy development councillors affordability infrastructure youth

Councillors and business leaders in the West Midlands have voiced serious concerns about the persistent housing difficulties facing young people in the region. As many struggle to buy or rent their own properties, city … Read More

Saturday, April 4, 2026 walsall dancehall flats victorianarcade listedbuilding conservation planning heritage redevelopment housing

Plans to convert the former Lost Lounge dancehall in Walsall into three residential flats have been rejected once more. The Lost Lounge, located on the first floor of the Grade II Listed Victorian Arcade shopping centre … Read More

Saturday, April 4, 2026 wolverhampton housing development fire grasshoppers whitmorereans planning sustainability 5g stonebond

A significant new housing development has been proposed for the site of the former Grasshoppers warehouse and gym in Whitmore Reans, Wolverhampton, which was completely destroyed by a devastating fire in December 2021. … Read More

Saturday, April 4, 2026 climate flooding housing mortgage insurance uksif resilience finance property adaptation

A staggering 430,000 households across England risk becoming “climate mortgage prisoners” by 2050, trapped in flood-prone properties they cannot sell easily or refinance affordably, according to a new report by Public First … Read More