Bury's 6,000-Home Neighbourhood Plans Revealed
Bury Council has detailed proposals for three new neighbourhoods at Elton Reservoir, Walshaw, and Simister & Bowlee, featuring schools, community centres, and green spaces.
Category : Housing Issues
£300 Supermarket Vouchers Issued to UK Households
Surrey County Council is distributing £300 supermarket vouchers to eligible residents as part of the Household Support Fund, with applications opening monthly from today.
Willenhall's Locksmith Quarter Housing Plans Submitted
Plans for 109 new homes in Willenhall's Locksmith Quarter have been submitted to Walsall Council, aiming to replace dilapidated industrial buildings with modern housing.
Leasehold Reforms Transform Dover and Deal Housing
Labour's Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill promises stronger protections for millions, capping ground rents and ending unfair practices that have trapped homeowners in Dover and Deal.
Hidden £7,000 Costs Warning for First-Time Buyers
New homeowners face unexpected expenses beyond deposits and mortgages, with experts advising a £7,000 reserve for essential appliances and repairs.
Travellers Occupy Birmingham Park, Eviction Called
A group of travellers moved onto Ley Hill Park in Northfield, Birmingham, minutes before gates were due to be locked, leading councillors to initiate eviction proceedings.
First-Time Buyers' Shift from Flats to Houses Causes Valuation Crisis
Improved affordability is leading UK first-time buyers to purchase larger homes initially, causing a sharp decline in demand for city centre flats and threatening their market value.
Oldbury Police Station to Become Six New Flats
A planning application submitted to Sandwell Council proposes converting the former Oldbury Police Station into six residential flats, reusing the vacant building to support local housing objectives.
70 Homes Planned for Historic Midlands Foundry Site
Plans for 70 new homes have been submitted for the former Chamberlin & Hill Castings site in The Chuckery, Walsall, preserving historic elements of the century-old foundry.
£300 Cost of Living Vouchers Launch in Surrey
Surrey residents can apply for £300 supermarket vouchers from Tuesday as part of the DWP's Household Support Fund scheme to help with rising living costs.
Leaseholders Hit by £14k Bills Amid Reform Delays
English leaseholders confront soaring service charges, with Birmingham residents facing financial ruin as government delays crucial leasehold reform legislation until 2026.
Mystery 'Giraffe Enclosure' in £900k Birmingham Property
Social media users are puzzled by a strange metal fence feature inside a six-bedroom property near Birmingham, with suggestions ranging from giraffe enclosure to indoor stable motif.
Dad's Two-Year Nightmare as Intruders Occupy Flat Block
A Birmingham father describes two years of hell as homeless groups invade his Small Heath flat block, causing fires, leaving waste, and blocking access.
Birmingham's Strict Estate: 32-Page Rulebook for Residents
Residents of Birmingham's affluent Calthorpes Estate must adhere to a detailed 32-page handbook covering everything from garden maintenance to pet ownership and working from home regulations.
Mum Hospitalised After 16-Year Wait for Council Home Move
A Birmingham mother-of-four has been hospitalised with respiratory issues after waiting 16 years to move from her damp, mould-infested council flat, despite support from medical and education professionals.
£600 Cost of Living Grants for Non-Benefit Households in Herefordshire
Herefordshire Council announces enhanced £600 grants for residents facing financial hardship, part of a £742 million national Household Support Fund running from 2025 to 2026.
Stamp Duty Anomaly Hits 250,000 UK Households
A legislative anomaly in the Renters' Rights Act could force 250,000 private tenants to pay unexpected stamp duty by 2031, despite government reassurances about minimal immediate impact.
Zero Deposit Mortgage for East Midlands Buyers
Melton Building Society launches a 100% LTV mortgage product to help renters in the East Midlands purchase homes without a deposit, with a 5.99% fixed rate.
Dad's Horror as Intruders Leave Poo Next to Child's Pram
A terrified father in Small Heath has endured years of misery as rough sleepers invade his housing block, leaving human excrement near his daughter's pram and causing nightly disturbances.
Reform UK Councillor Owns Illegal HMOs with Safety Issues
Warwickshire County Council chairman Edward Harris confirms ownership of two Tamworth properties deemed illegal HMOs with serious safety violations including no heating or fire alarms.
Bristol NCP Car Park Plans Submitted for Student Housing
Property developer Downing has submitted plans to transform Bristol's Nelson Street NCP multi-storey car park into a 12-storey student accommodation block with 331 bedrooms, promoting sustainable transport.
Birmingham Tenants Face Homelessness in Auction Shock
Residents in Handsworth discover their homes are being auctioned after strangers knock on doors. Investigation reveals links to financial scandal and unregulated supported housing sector.
Stoke-on-Trent: Most Affordable City in West Midlands
Stoke-on-Trent emerges as the West Midlands' most affordable city, with two-bed homes under £50,000, while also ranking top for liveability in a major index.
Tamworth Illegal HMOs Shut Down Over Safety Failures
Two six-bedroom HMOs in Tamworth have been closed by the council after repeated safety warnings were ignored by the landlord, leaving tenants in dangerous conditions.
Leasehold Reforms: Ground Rent Cap and Commonhold Rights
Sweeping leasehold reforms announced by the Government will cap ground rents at £250 annually and allow leaseholders to switch to commonhold ownership in England and Wales.
Starmer's Ground Rent Shake-Up: Key Changes Explained
The Government announces a landmark leasehold reform bill, capping ground rents at £250 annually and phasing them out after 40 years to save homeowners billions.
Leasehold Homes Under £2m Hit by Mansion Tax
Leasehold properties valued below £2 million risk inclusion in Labour's mansion tax due to valuation methods ignoring short leases, potentially affecting thousands of homeowners.
Ground Rents Capped at £250 Annually for Leaseholds
Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces a major leasehold reform, capping ground rents at £250 per year. This move aims to save families hundreds of pounds and strengthen homeownership across England and Wales.
Cardiff Council Acquires Central Quay Land for Housing
Cardiff Council has purchased key city centre land at Central Quay to build up to 730 new apartments, addressing the city's housing emergency with private and social homes.
Ground Rent Capped at £250 for Leaseholders
The government has announced a ground rent cap of £250 per year for leaseholders, dropping to a peppercorn after 40 years, as part of major leasehold reforms.
Page 2 of 15