Category : Housing Issues


Manchester's Ferrous Project Gets £1.6m Funding Boost

A 107-home development in Piccadilly East has secured £1.6m from the GMCA brownfield fund, supporting a new pocket park and independent business kiosk in one of Manchester's most exciting emerging neighbourhoods.

Birmingham Flat Without Water for Over a Week

A resident of Wickets Tower in Edgbaston has been unable to leave her home during a booked week off work due to a water leak that left the building without running water for more than a week, with poor communication from the council.

100 New Homes Planned Near Midlands Metropolitan Hospital

Sandwell Council has submitted an application to build 100 flats and houses on the former GKN factory site in Smethwick, as part of wider regeneration plans around the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital that could see up to 800 new homes.

Dudley Homes Damaged by Tree Roots on Newark Road

Residents of Newark Road in Netherton claim their homes are being ruined by tree roots planted by the council 40 years ago, causing cracks, damp, and structural issues that affect their lives and property values.

Leamington Spa Among England's Best Places to Live

Leamington Spa has been ranked fourth nationally as one of the best places to live in England, praised for its green spaces, cleanliness, and relaxed pace of life, making it an ideal commuter town near Birmingham.

Pensioners Exempt from Stamp Duty on Holiday Homes

State pensioners purchasing holiday homes, mobile homes, caravans, or park homes are exempt from paying stamp duty land tax, offering a significant cost-of-living relief for retirees seeking second properties.

UK Homeowners Face £5k Fines for Saturday Noise Breaches

Homeowners and builders across the UK must adhere to strict Saturday noise regulations, typically from 8am to 1pm, to avoid fines up to £5,000. Councils enforce these rules under the Control of Pollution Act 1974, with penalties for non-compliance.

County Hall Site in Exeter May Host Affordable Homes

Devon County Council's cabinet will consider a proposal to develop affordable, care leaver, and key worker housing on the Matford offices site at County Hall in Exeter, addressing previous resident concerns.

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