Father’s Nightmare: Yobs and Homeless Invaders Plague Birmingham Flat for Two Years Sunday, February 1, 2026 birmingham homelessness safety trident housing security smallheath nuisance landlord residents For Pishtiwan Sofi, a father and home appliance worker, his Mount Pleasant flat in Small Heath, Birmingham, has become a source of dread rather than comfort. Since 2023, his quiet home has been overrun nightly by groups of … Read More
West Midlands Landlord Reflects on Unique Upbringing at Historic Family Pub Sunday, January 25, 2026 pub landlord westmidlands heritage family tolkien coachandhorses alvechurch community history Gary Meads’ story is one unlike most – born and raised within the walls of a pub he now owns. The Coach & Horses Inn, situated on the border of Alvechurch and Birmingham, has been a family-run establishment for over half … Read More
HMRC Raises Rent a Room Tax-Free Allowance to £7,500 Sunday, January 4, 2026 hmrc rentaroom taxallowance rentalincome taxrelief personalallowance selfassessment mortgage landlord taxreturn HMRC has increased the Rent a Room tax-free personal allowance, allowing some households to earn up to £7,500 annually in rental income without paying tax. This scheme applies when renting out a furnished room or part of your … Read More