Couple Earning £29k a Year Seek Council Flat Amid Housing Struggles Sunday, February 22, 2026 housing council flats socialhousing couple rent benefits reddit waitinglist privatehousing A young couple with a combined annual income of £29,000 is exploring the possibility of moving into a council flat after being asked to leave their family homes. Currently living with relatives, they are facing pressure to … Read More
Birmingham Council Aims for All Homes to Meet National Standards by 2032 Thursday, January 22, 2026 birmingham housing council investment decenthomes repairs tenants rent standards refurbishment Birmingham Council has pledged that all of its homes will meet the national decent homes standard by 2032, responding to ongoing concerns about the condition of council properties. Currently governed by the Labour-run city … Read More
West Midlands Rent Soars: Some Areas Top £1,000 Per Month Amid Rising Bills Saturday, November 29, 2025 rent westmidlands solihull birmingham housing inflation ons rentalprices tenants costofliving Rent prices across the West Midlands are climbing rapidly, with some areas now seeing average rents exceed £1,000 per month, according to recent data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Leading the surge is … Read More