Birmingham Nan's Rat Infestation Nightmare
A Birmingham grandmother endures a severe rat infestation for over three years, with decomposing carcasses leaking through her ceiling, impacting her health and prompting council action.
Category : Housing Issues
Birmingham's £45m Student Homes Get Phase Two Green Light
Mercia Real Estate secures planning permission for 129 more units at its £45 million luxury student development in Edgbaston, featuring a gym, cinema, and karaoke room.
Walsall Council Targets 26 Empty Properties with CPOs
Walsall Council has approved compulsory purchase orders for 26 empty properties across the borough, citing public safety concerns and the need to bring homes back into use. The move targets long-term vacant dwellings that have fallen into disrepair.
Disabled Woman Trapped After Flooding Blamed on Overdevelopment
Elizabeth Bowe, who has multiple sclerosis, was stranded in her bedroom for over two days after flooding disabled her electric hoist. She fears recent housing developments on open land are causing drainage issues.
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Druids Heath Residents Warn Councillors Over Regeneration
Residents of Druids Heath in Birmingham threaten electoral consequences for councillors supporting a controversial regeneration plan ahead of the May local elections.
Brownhills Gets £20m Government Regeneration Boost
Brownhills in Walsall has been selected for the Pride in Place programme, receiving up to £20 million to support locally-led community regeneration projects.
75-Year-Old Homeless After No-Fault Eviction From Midlands Home
Sue Locking, 75, faces homelessness after receiving a Section 21 eviction notice from her Nottingham home of 12 years, just months before such notices are banned under new legislation.
West Midlands Gets £200M Housing Funding and Powers
The West Midlands is set to receive nearly £200 million in government funding to accelerate housing projects, alongside new fiscal devolution powers for Mayor Richard Parker.
Walsall Council to Explore Purchase of Derelict Brownhills Shopping Precinct
Walsall Council has approved plans to explore purchasing Ravenscourt Shopping Centre in Brownhills after private redevelopment efforts were deemed unviable, aiming to end years of blight and antisocial behavior.
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Six-Year Sleepless Nightmare Over Noisy Manhole Cover
A Solihull resident has endured six years of sleepless nights due to a loud, clunking manhole cover on Bills Lane. Severn Trent Water has apologized and promised a full repair this weekend after repeated failed attempts.
Former Birmingham Factory Transformed into 104-Home Block
A former industrial site in Highgate, Birmingham, will be transformed into a ten-storey apartment block with 104 new homes after planning approval from the city council.
Welsh Government Loans £45M for 159 New Social Homes
The Welsh Government has allocated £45 million in low-interest loans to five housing associations to build 159 energy-efficient social homes across six regions in Wales.
Bournville: Birmingham's Best Place to Live in 2026
Bournville, a historic model village in south Birmingham, has been crowned the city's top residential area in the Sunday Times Best Places to Live guide for 2026, praised for its community spirit and amenities.
Liverpool Leads £85m Construction Pilot for 1.5m Homes
Liverpool City Region is the first UK area selected for an £85m government pilot to modernize construction, boost productivity, and help build 1.5 million homes across the country.
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Bournville Crowned Birmingham's Best Place to Live 2026
The Sunday Times has released its 2026 Best Places to Live list, with Bournville in Birmingham taking top honors in the city. Judges praised its community spirit, green spaces, and proximity to vibrant Stirchley.
Birmingham's Student Housing Boom Sparks 'Bursting Bubble' Fears
Plans for a 21-storey student tower in Birmingham have been approved, but councillors warn of 'enormous consequences' and a potential oversupply of unsuitable accommodation.
Council Bids £1.3m to Demolish Community Centre for New Homes
Sandwell Council's cabinet has backed a £1.3m bid to demolish the former Cradley Heath Community Centre, which closed last year, to make way for approximately 13 new homes under a government brownfield fund.
First-Time Buyer Age Climbs to 34 Amid Housing Crisis
The average age of first-time homebuyers in the UK has risen from 29 to 34, with only six per cent now under 25, according to new data highlighting affordability pressures.
DWP Emergency Payments for Benefit Claimants in London
The Department for Work and Pensions is providing emergency financial support through the Household Support Fund for Housing Benefit, ESA, and Carer's Allowance recipients in the City of London facing crises.
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Dudley Council Sells £14m of Derelict Homes Beyond Repair
Dudley Council has sold 195 vacant homes for £14m after declaring them too dilapidated for economic repair, with funds earmarked for new housing investments amid local supply-demand mismatches.
Stirchley Community Rallies After Housing Association U-Turn
A decade-long community-led housing project in Stirchley faces uncertainty after GreenSquareAccord withdraws from co-operative management plans, prompting local outcry and political support.
Cardiff's Former Hospital Site Transformed into 100+ Social Homes
A £30 million redevelopment of the former Lansdowne Hospital in Canton has delivered 106 new social homes, including specialized accommodation, centered around green spaces and sensory gardens through a collaborative partnership.
First-Time Buyer Age Rises to 34 Amid Housing Pressures
The average age of first-time buyers has increased from 29 to 34 since the mid-1990s, with fewer under 25 and more relying on multiple incomes, according to Skipton Group data.
£45M Birmingham Student Development Approved with Amenities
Mercia Real Estate secures planning for 129 additional units at Haüs in Edgbaston, bringing total investment to £45 million and 395 beds, featuring luxury amenities like a gym, cinema, and juice bar for the 2026/2027 academic year.
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Stirchley Co-op Betrayed by Landlord Rent Decision
A last-minute decision by GreenSquareAccord to impose landlord rents on a building designed to be landlord-free has left Stirchley businesses and residents in limbo, breaking years of trust.
Dudley Council Ordered to Conduct Safety Checks on Tower Blocks
Dudley Council has been issued enforcement notices for three tower blocks after safety inspections were deemed insufficient by the Building Safety Regulator. The council must hire specialist contractors to address fire and structural safety concerns.
Best Places to Live in West Midlands 2026 Guide
Muddy Stilettos lifestyle guide names the six best places to live in the West Midlands region for 2026, highlighting Jewellery Quarter, Edgbaston, Harborne, and Kings Heath in Birmingham.
More Builders Needed to Solve Wales Housing Crisis
Giles Thorley, CEO of the Development Bank for Wales, argues that increasing SME housebuilders is crucial to address housing shortages and boost long-term prosperity through strategic investment.
Hockley Heath Residents Angry as Council Backs New Homes Plan
Solihull councillors have supported initial plans for up to nine new homes in Hockley Heath despite 79 objections from residents citing flooding and infrastructure concerns.
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£20m Regeneration for Wolverhampton's WWII Bungalows
City of Wolverhampton Council awards £20m contract to replace nearly 100 defective post-war bungalows on Lincoln Green estate, addressing structural issues and poor insulation.
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