Andy Burnham, the Labour MP for Makerfield and expected successor to Sir Keir Starmer as Prime Minister later this month, is considering the introduction of four new council tax bands as part of his fiscal reforms. Reports …
Wolverhampton has emerged as one of the fastest-growing property markets in the UK, recording a remarkable increase in house prices over the past decade. Home values in this Midlands city have risen by an impressive 63%, …
Recent figures indicate a noticeable decrease in house prices in several of Birmingham’s most desirable and expensive districts. Areas such as Sutton Coldfield, Edgbaston, and other prestigious neighborhoods have experienced …
House prices have significantly dropped across many parts of Birmingham over the past year, according to the latest data. Homeowners in several areas have seen the value of their properties decrease by thousands of pounds, …
Nationwide’s House Price Index for May 2026 reveals the first monthly decline in UK house prices this year, with a 0.6% drop from April. This slowdown brings annual house price growth down to 1.7%, a significant decrease from …
In March 2026, UK house prices experienced their first monthly decline of the year, slipping by 0.5% after modest gains in January and February. However, the West Midlands stood out as a bright spot, with average home values …
While house prices have generally risen across much of the Midlands over the past year, North Warwickshire—a posh and leafy borough—stands out as an exception. Recent data reveals that average property values in this area …
Sandwell and Birmingham have emerged as leading locations for first-time home buyers outside of London, according to recent data from Lloyds Bank. Across Britain, first-time buyers now make up about 50% of all mortgaged home …
First-time buyers are increasingly turning to Sandwell, a borough in the West Midlands, to purchase affordable homes and get onto the property ladder. According to a recent study by Lloyds Bank, Sandwell ranks second …
Homeowners in one of Birmingham’s most affluent neighborhoods have been confronted with a concerning decline in property values. Recent data reveals that the average house price in the B15 postcode, encompassing Edgbaston, …
Recent data reveals significant drops in property values across several UK regions over the past year. While some areas have seen house prices rise in 2024, others, including parts of the West Midlands, experienced notable …
Stafford, a bustling town in the Midlands just under an hour’s drive from Birmingham, experienced one of the sharpest house price increases in the country last year. According to data from Lloyds Bank, average property values …
Stafford, a town in the West Midlands, has recorded the second highest increase in house prices across England this year, with property values rising by over £34,000 on average according to recent data. The average house …
Rotton Park, a residential area situated approximately 2.5 miles west of Birmingham city centre, has experienced a significant decline in property values. Over the course of the last 12 months, the average house price in this …
Santander has revealed a striking trend in the UK housing market: first-time buyers (FTBs) are increasingly older, with one in five now aged over 40—up from 18% in 2024 to 22% in 2025. The oldest first-time buyer supported by …