Sandwell Council has refused permission to convert the vacant Windmill House police training facility in Smethwick into a 76-bed house of multiple occupation, citing numerous planning concerns.
Worcestershire Council announces expanded Household Support Fund providing £300 payments to eligible pensioners and vulnerable residents facing financial hardship.
Birmingham Local Conservatives propose requiring 10 years of continuous local connection to access social housing, aiming to prioritize long-term residents amid a severe housing crisis with over 23,000 on the waiting list.
Dudley Council's cabinet has approved a 4.8% rent increase for council house tenants, sparking political clashes over scrutiny and resident benefits.
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New HMRC data reveals that first-time buyers are paying an average of £4,073 in stamp duty even with tax relief, as thresholds have been reduced, increasing financial pressure.
Mourners at North Walsall Cemetery express heartbreak as graves flood again, with one daughter saying her mother 'would not want to be anywhere like that' due to persistent drainage issues.
The Labour government is evaluating a new version of the discontinued Help to Buy scheme under pressure from housebuilders to stimulate housing demand and support first-time buyers.
A ten-year vision to revitalise Bilston with £20 million in funding will be discussed by Wolverhampton Council's cabinet. The plan includes high street improvements, park upgrades, community facilities, and the return of Bilston Carnival after 18 years.
A Birmingham council tenant is paying £1,200 for a rat-infested flat with a live sewer manhole in her bedroom, deemed unsafe after six years of complaints and job loss.
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Rightmove's 2026 happiness survey highlights Leamington Spa as the top spot in the West Midlands, with other towns like Lichfield and Stratford also ranking high based on resident feedback.
A derelict petrol station in Willenhall, West Midlands, remains frozen in time with everyday items still inside after nearly a decade of abandonment, now set for demolition to make way for housing development.
Comedian Ricky Gervais endorses Street Paws' campaign to end housing policies forcing homeless people to choose between accommodation and their pets, highlighting the crisis in Yorkshire towns.
A three-bedroom mid-terrace home on Hurst Lane in Birmingham's Shard End area offers three floors, two bathrooms, and a garden summer house ideal as a home office. Priced at £280,000.
Housebuilder Bellway reports a resilient first-half performance but warns that government intervention is crucial to support first-time buyers and meet housing targets amid economic uncertainty.
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Controversial proposals to build four residential homes for vulnerable children on a cherished green space in West Bromwich have been submitted, reigniting local concerns over loss of community land and road safety issues.
Exclusive investigation reveals how Birmingham's supported exempt accommodation sector commands up to £400 weekly per claimant, driving a £300 million industry that's transforming neighbourhoods.
An investigation reveals how millions in housing benefits fund substandard exempt accommodation in Birmingham, with private firms profiting while vulnerable tenants suffer in neglected properties.
Blackpool Council offers £200-£300 payments from the DWP Household Support Fund to residents not on benefits, helping with energy and water costs amid rising living expenses.
Residents at River Gardens in Greenwich, London, have been charged a staggering £198,986 for heating and hot water after a managing agent's error led to a tariff delay.
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Over 200 English councils now impose 100% council tax premiums on second homes, but owners are switching to holiday lets to avoid charges, with holiday let registrations rising by 1.2%.
City of Wolverhampton Council has refused plans for a six-bed HMO in Heath Town, citing fears of increased crime and inadequate room sizes.
A former town house in Middlesbrough has been transformed into a 12-flat supported living facility for 16-18 year olds facing homelessness and serious challenges, following a year-long refurbishment.
A restaurant owner in Birmingham's Shirley area says he may relocate after a machete attack outside his business left two teenagers injured and blood on the pavement.
Homeowners across the UK are being warned to check roof tiles after Storm Goretti and Storm Chandra, with potential repair costs reaching £4,000 if damage is left untreated.
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John Marshall remains sleeping on a neighbour's fold-up bed as Birmingham City Council delays promised renovations to his mould-ridden bungalow.
Residents in Upper Gornal face £6,000 each to repair a failing retaining wall, as Dudley Council says legal time limits prevent enforcement action.
A BirminghamLive investigation reveals how Winson Green faces profound community breakdown due to an explosion of HMOs and exempt properties, with residents reporting rising crime, violence and fear.
Local MP details Labour Government's housing initiatives, including Awaab's Law, Renters' Rights Act, and efforts to combat furniture poverty in Rochdale borough.
Edgeview Homes proposes converting neglected John Owen House in Old Hill into six supported living units for adults with complex needs, following recent redevelopment approvals nearby.
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Residents in Willenhall's Moat Street area describe living among derelict factories as 'hell' due to fires and antisocial behaviour, as demolition begins for 109-home regeneration project.
