Birmingham City Council Raises Nearly £500,000 from Property Auctions While Some Sites Remain Unsold Sunday, July 12, 2026 birmingham property auction harborne realestate skiltsschool investment retail commercial council Birmingham City Council successfully raised close to £500,000 through recent property auctions, though not all listed assets found buyers. Among the standout sales was a freehold building in Harborne housing a Chinese … Read More
Lawyer Warns Garden Fence Disputes Can Lead to £2,500 Fines in England Thursday, July 9, 2026 fences neighbours property law fines planning privacy gardens restrictions uk A new warning from a consumer lawyer highlights that disputes over garden fences could result in fines of up to £2,500 for English homeowners this summer. The issue often arises when neighbours disagree on alterations like … Read More
Sir Keir Starmer Confirms £250 Ground Rent Cap Before Stepping Down as Prime Minister Tuesday, July 7, 2026 groundrent leasehold housing government labour rentcap property leaseholders reforms consultation The Labour Party government, under Sir Keir Starmer, has confirmed plans to cap ground rents in England and Wales at £250 per year. This cap is intended as a first step towards eliminating ground rents entirely over the next … Read More
Leamington Spa Named Best Birmingham Commuter Town as Families Rush to Buy Homes Monday, July 6, 2026 commuter birmingham leamingtonspa property homes commute warwick solihull wolverhampton housing Leamington Spa has been named the top commuter town for Birmingham, as families compete to secure homes in this sought-after location. Known for its calm, leafy streets and lower crime rates, Leamington Spa offers the perfect … Read More
Ex-Funeral Parlour with Three Flats in Bearwood Hits Auction at £495,000 Saturday, July 4, 2026 auction property commercial flats bearwood investment realestate mixeduse birmingham refurbishment A distinctive commercial and residential property in Bearwood is set to go under the hammer next week, presenting an exciting opportunity for investors or owner-occupiers. Located at 95-99 Three Shires Oak Road, this former … Read More
Inside Birmingham HMO ‘With Potential for Redevelopment’ Selling at Auction Wednesday, July 1, 2026 birmingham moseley hmo victorian property auction redevelopment investment flats realestate A substantial Victorian semi-detached house in Moseley, Birmingham, is set to be auctioned by Bond Wolfe next week, presenting a unique opportunity for investors or developers. Located at 7 Oxford Road, the 11-bedroom … Read More