Hanley Economic Building Society launches a 100% mortgage for renters. Applicants need a £25k minimum income and a clean rental history. Experts warn of risks but hail a new route onto the property ladder.
Portsmouth households must apply for £200 cost of living support by 29 January 2026. Check eligibility for DWP's Household Support Fund via the local council.
UK landlords warn of rent rises as Chancellor Rachel Reeves' two-point tax hike on property income, set for April 2027, adds an average £2,500 to annual bills. Industry voices react.
Discover the eight best towns and villages to live in Worcestershire, from historic Malvern to vibrant Worcester. Find your perfect home in the heart of England.
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A planning application for five new flats in the garden of a locally listed Brownhills chapel has been submitted to Walsall Council. Read the full details on the proposed development.
Octopus Energy and Barratt Redrow are eliminating energy costs for 54 households in Wixams and Tewkesbury. Discover how this partnership is making bills-free living a reality.
Plans for nearly 500 new homes on green belt land in the Midlands have been approved, sparking debate over housing needs and environmental protection. Read the full details.
Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water formally objects to a major expansion of Leominster, citing insufficient sewage and water capacity. Read the full details and implications for the Midlands town.
Residents on a posh Birmingham street demand action over a 23-storey 'sick building' that mars their skyline. Discover the clash between luxury and decay in Edgbaston.
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Temperatures set to plunge below zero across the Midlands, triggering £25 DWP Cold Weather Payments for eligible households. See the full list of affected postcodes.
The second phase of the Priory Field development in St Clears, Carmarthenshire, is nearing completion after a £6m loan from the Development Bank of Wales. The project delivers 29 new homes and supports 40 local jobs.
Over one million UK households receive £25 DWP Cold Weather Payments as 74 new postcodes are added. Check if you're eligible for the support this winter.
Walsall Council has granted itself planning permission to convert the Midland Hotel into a 14-bed HMO for temporary homeless accommodation. Read the full details and planning concerns.
A full planning application for a new six-bedroom HMO building at 70-72 Heavitree Road, Exeter, has been submitted. Residents have until December 18, 2025, to comment.
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A £770k Cardiff property listing has stunned viewers with its sea of floor mats. Discover the theories behind the viral 'housing horror' and the home's prime location.
Campaigners demand Labour and Ofgem stop forced prepayment meter installations as secret court processes continue. Read the latest on the energy debt scandal.
Hard-up households in Kent on means-tested benefits are receiving £90 vouchers. The DWP's Household Support Fund scheme is now open for applications until 26 February 2026.
Experts warn heavy snow, wind, and thaw from Storm Goretti create a high-risk 'triple threat' to flat roofs, risking structural damage. Learn key safety advice.
West Midlands Mayor unveils a £1 million grant to support 700 vulnerable people facing homelessness. The funding will back 16 projects across the region, offering targeted help and new hope.
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Construction starts on a £32m project to build over 300 homes in Oldham, with 75 for social rent. The 'car-free' towers will revitalise a long-vacant site. Read more about this major regeneration.
The DWP is issuing automatic double payments of £50 to eligible households in 18 postcodes after temperatures stayed at 0°C or below for 14 consecutive days. Find out if you're affected.
Over half a million households in Staffordshire and Shropshire are due a £25 Cold Weather Payment after a freezing spell. See the full list of eligible postcodes.
The UK's financial regulator unveils plans to modernise mortgage lending, aiming to help first-time buyers, the self-employed, and older borrowers. Reforms could begin in 2026.
Birmingham's pilot scheme for negotiated Traveller stopping points faces further delays, missing its June and October start dates. Councillors slam the 'glacial pace' of progress. Read the latest.
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Walsall Council leaders will be questioned on housing targets, green belt development, and securing funding for affordable homes. Meeting set for January 12, 2026.
Birmingham Council's pilot for temporary traveller sites is delayed again, with no start in sight. The plan aims to reduce unauthorised encampments and their associated costs.
Stoke-on-Trent City Council plans a 4.8% rent increase from April 2026, adding £4.29 weekly for tenants. Read the full details and impact on housing services.
A £7.4m development of 34 affordable homes is underway in Wednesbury, tackling an urgent need in the Black Country. The project will create jobs and apprenticeships.
Kent households can apply for a new £90 cost of living payment from Thursday. Check eligibility for energy or food vouchers from the Household Support Fund.
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Nottingham City Council offers 1,000 £98 energy vouchers via the DWP Household Support Fund. Apply before midnight Sunday, 11 January 2026. Details inside.
