The Vale of Belvoir, an underrated Midlands area, has been selected for the prestigious Sunday Times Best Places to Live list for 2026, praised for its rural charm and excellent commuter links to Nottingham and Leicester.
A major development featuring three tower blocks up to 36 storeys high, including 814 apartments and public space, is proposed for the Riverside Place site in Salford, promising over 1,000 jobs.
Developer Spitfire Homes has submitted plans to build 54 new homes in Cheswick Green, potentially expanding the village by over 50 properties. The proposal includes affordable housing and community benefits.
A couple in Herefordshire has spent four years living in a converted garden shed after their £370,000 eco-home project was stalled by environmental restrictions linked to river pollution, highlighting planning challenges and personal hardship.
Dudley Council has approved plans for 13 new homes on a former car wash site in Brierley Hill, next to the Stourbridge Canal. The development includes a mix of one to three-bedroom properties, with conditions requiring contamination surveys and constructi
A planning application has been submitted to Walsall Council to convert the former Willenhall and District Workers Social Club into 12 apartments, including 10 one-bedroom and two two-bedroom units, with additional parking and extensions proposed.
Charities warn landlords are forcing last-minute evictions before new law abolishes section 21 notices. Reports show no-fault evictions surged to nearly one in three cases by January.
Property developer Yara Capital unveils plans to transform a brownfield site in Bristol's Old Market into 275 co-living homes and flexible workspace, aiming to create jobs and revitalize the area.
Some second homeowners in Scotland face council tax premiums up to £28,000, while millions across the UK see mortgage payments jump by £788 annually as rates exceed 5%.
With water bills set to rise by £33 in April, Birmingham residents are urged to check eligibility for discounts from Severn Trent Water and South Staffs Water.
Housing association Hedyn has acquired a 54,000 sq ft former Royal Mail building on Mill Street in Newport to serve as its new headquarters for 750 staff, supporting city centre regeneration.
Birmingham City Council delays critical planning decision for Druids Heath regeneration after legal challenge, but insists commitment to transforming estate with new homes and green spaces remains strong.
Go.Compare research reveals motorists without driveways pay nearly £2,000 more on average over ten years due to higher insurance and parking permit charges, with London planning policies exacerbating the issue.
Plans for a 506-bed student accommodation tower at Suffolk Street near the Mailbox have been recommended for approval, set to transform Birmingham's skyline by 2029.
UK households in flood-prone areas pay an average of £239 extra annually for home insurance, with previously flooded properties facing premiums of £437. Compare the Market urges homeowners to assess risk and shop around.
Councillors express deep concern over young West Midlands residents struggling to get on the property ladder, as a new spatial development strategy aims to address housing barriers.
A National Audit Office report reveals shared ownership schemes, designed to help first-time buyers, are often too complex with unclear costs and barriers like rising service charges and complicated staircasing processes.
A new 'Starter Deposit' scheme backed by the Labour government could assist up to one million first-time buyers in getting on the property ladder by providing equity loans for deposits.
A housing developer has submitted plans to build 60 new homes on the site of a former Wolverhampton warehouse and gym that was destroyed by a major fire in 2021.
The Labour government has confirmed seven new town locations, potentially forcing homeowners to sell properties to accommodate up to 40,000 homes per town through compulsory purchase powers.
Developers in the West Midlands face major barriers like contaminated land cleanup and rising construction costs, hindering the delivery of much-needed housing amid a social housing waiting list exceeding 65,000 households.
A Dudley Council committee meeting erupted in conflict over plans to sell off council homes deemed too costly to repair, with cabinet member Ian Bevan defending the policy against fellow Conservatives' concerns about property management and tenant respons
West Midlands councillors are advocating for the use of compulsory purchase orders to force land owners to sell brownfield sites, aiming to address the region's housing crisis with over 65,000 households on waiting lists.
The West Midlands Combined Authority is exploring compulsory purchase orders to force landowners holding sites hostage, aiming to address a housing crisis with over 65,000 on waiting lists.
The initial stage of a major 1,000-home development in South Heywood has been approved, featuring 186 new houses. The project includes a mix of property types and emphasizes sustainability and community design.
Dudley Council's new anti-social behavior policy, which includes eviction threats for drug use in council homes, may struggle due to police prosecution priorities and legal limitations on housing officers.
Wirral Council has placed the former Heswall Day Centre on the market, citing high refurbishment costs and asbestos issues. The prime 1.09-acre site offers redevelopment potential near Liverpool.
Bristol City Council has unanimously approved Legal & General's hybrid plan to transform a derelict diesel depot into a vibrant urban quarter with homes, offices, and a hotel.
Demolition work has commenced at the former Greater Manchester Police headquarters in Old Trafford, marking a key step in a regeneration plan to build up to 1,200 homes, a hotel, and a public park. The project aims to address local priorities like green s
Calls for housing associations to collaborate with councils to stop evictions and rough sleeping, with a focus on early intervention and data-driven support.