Burnham confirms £100m mortgage and wills rule change
Andy Burnham's government will press ahead with a £100m stealth tax on law firms, redirecting interest on client money from mortgages and wills to HM Treasury, despite Law Society opposition.
Category : Property Market
Wolverhampton house prices jump 52% as buyers seek value
Wolverhampton house prices rose 52% in five years, reaching £230,000, as buyers seek affordability near Birmingham, according to new data.
Stoke-on-Trent named Midlands' cheapest place to buy a home
Average house prices in Stoke-on-Trent are just £148,000, around half the national average, making it the Midlands' cheapest place to live, a new study reveals.
Half of UK property markets slower to sell than a year ago
Zoopla data reveals 180 of 363 UK local authorities now take longer to sell homes, with 8 areas requiring 60+ days, despite the national average holding at 42 days.
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Birmingham homebuyers lose 49% living space in decade
Birmingham homebuyers now get 49% less living space than a decade ago. Average prices near £300,000 buy just 96 square metres, down from 189 in 2016.
UK house asking prices fall by £7,360 in August
Rightmove reports average newly listed home prices fell 2% (£7,360) to £365,000 in August, the largest drop in eight years, amid subdued demand and mortgage rate concerns.
Birmingham flat for sale from £9k but tenant in place
A Birmingham city centre apartment at Metropolitan House, Hagley Road, is for sale from £9,000 at auction, but a tenant blocks immediate occupation, with rental income of £9,600 a year.
Inquiry calls for new powers to buy closing infrastructure
The South Yorkshire Strategic Infrastructure Inquiry recommends new legislation to let public authorities buy major private assets at risk of closure, citing Doncaster Sheffield Airport's 2022 shutdown.
Gary Neville's firm joins revised plan for 723 flats
Gary Neville's Relentless Developments has joined a revised plan for 723 build-to-rent flats in two towers in Manchester city centre, after the original scheme was blocked following over 130 objections.
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ISA Allowance Cut to £12,000: New Rules Hit Savers
From April 2027, the cash ISA allowance drops from £20,000 to £12,000 for under-65s, affecting households with over £10,000 savings. Pensioners keep the £20,000 limit.
Private pension access age could rise to 58
The private pension access age is predicted to rise to 58 by the late 2030s, affecting those born after 1979, according to former pensions minister Steve Webb.
Brum Homes Sell Fastest in West Midlands
Birmingham homes sell fastest in West Midlands at 45 days average; Coventry slowest at 68 days. New data reveals market trends.
750,000 households face £170 a month mortgage increase
750,000 UK households face an average £170-a-month mortgage increase as cheap fixed-rate deals expire, according to the Bank of England and Moneyfacts.
750,000 households face £2,040 extra on mortgage bills
750,000 UK households face mortgage payment increases averaging £170 a month as cheap fixed-rate deals expire, adding £2,040 annually to bills.
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Rugby named best Midlands commuter town for affordable homes
Rugby is the best West Midlands commuter town for affordable homes, according to Pepper Money, with average earnings of £41,000 and a favourable price-to-income ratio.
Air con can add £15k to property value, says agent
Adding air conditioning can increase a home's value by 1-3%, potentially £8,184 on an average £270,000 property, according to Curetons' Robin Edwards.
HMRC £56m Lifetime ISA penalty hits 130,000 savers
HMRC has collected £56m from 130,000 Lifetime ISA savers' own deposits via 25% withdrawal penalties since 2018, with total charges exceeding £315m.
Pensioners keep £20,000 ISA limit as under-65s face cut
Over-65s with £10,000+ savings keep the £20,000 cash ISA limit, while under-65s see it cut to £12,000 from April 2027, as confirmed by the Government.
Escape to the Country couple risk £1m West Midlands move
Emma and Sean, who lived in Canada for 20 years, sold their Toronto home and set a £1m budget to relocate to Worcestershire and Warwickshire, despite knowing nothing about the area.
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60 Homes Approved on Former Wolverhampton Factory Site
City of Wolverhampton Council has approved plans by Stonebond to build 60 new homes on the site of the former Grasshopper factory in Craddock Street, destroyed by fire in 2021.
Glasgow tops UK property sales speed, Birmingham lags
Glasgow homes sell fastest in UK at 35 days, while Birmingham takes 61 days, according to new data.
Ryanair Cabin Bag: Underseat Fit With Packing Cubes
Ryanair's 10kg cabin bag fits underseat if packed correctly. Use packing cubes to maximize space. Learn tips for fitting the 40x20x25cm bag.
Aston Villa Transfer News: Endrick, Palhinha, David
Aston Villa are targeting Endrick, Joao Palhinha and Jonathan David as Unai Emery plans a busy end to the transfer window. Get the latest updates.
Endrick Set to Stay at Real Madrid, Villa Target Misses Out
Aston Villa target Endrick will reportedly stay at Real Madrid this summer, with the Brazilian's loan move now off the table. Villa continue to explore other forward options.
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Six Harborne Shop Units for Sale in Council Auction
Birmingham City Council is selling six shop units in Harborne, with guide prices from £100,000+ to £180,000, at Bond Wolfe's September 10 auction.
Blues set to offload Marvin Ducksch this summer
Birmingham City are expected to part ways with Marvin Ducksch this summer, with the striker confirming talks with other clubs and his game time dwindling.
Rangers Eye Villa's Nedeljkovic in Transfer Swoop
Rangers are reportedly keen on signing Aston Villa right-back Kosta Nedeljkovic, with a cash deal or loan with option to buy being considered by the Ibrox club.
Expert Urges Families to Discuss Death and Inheritance Planning
A Birmingham estate planning expert advises families to have open conversations about death and inheritance to avoid future disputes and ensure wishes are respected.
Villa Ideal for Endrick After Lyon Loan
Aston Villa could be the perfect destination for Real Madrid's Endrick, offering Champions League football and regular minutes under Unai Emery next season.
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Aston Villa Monitor Endrick Loan as Real Madrid Wonderkid Eyes Minutes
Aston Villa are monitoring Endrick's situation as Real Madrid may loan the Brazilian after his impressive Lyon spell, with 16 goal contributions in 21 matches.
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