Welsh housing market set for strong first quarter
RICS survey reveals Welsh surveyors predict a surge in home sales and rising prices for Q1 2026. Discover the key drivers behind this positive forecast.
RICS survey reveals Welsh surveyors predict a surge in home sales and rising prices for Q1 2026. Discover the key drivers behind this positive forecast.
The building that housed Failsworth's final bank is set for transformation into seven one-bed apartments. Planning approval granted for the change of use, addressing local housing needs. Read more.
First Choice Homes Oldham secures a £110 million finance deal with Santander UK to build over 600 affordable homes and upgrade thousands more for energy efficiency. Discover the plans.
House prices in leafy Solihull have risen by over 4% in a year, with the average now £326k. Discover why this vibrant town is a top choice for families and professionals.
Property values in the affluent West Midlands town of Solihull dropped by over £25,000 on average last year, ranking it fourth nationally for price falls. Discover the latest market data and expert insights.
House prices in Rotton Park, Birmingham, fell by 31.1% in a year, but landlords report a surge of buyers seeking affordability, drawing comparisons to London's property trends. Read the full story.
A private 3.5-acre woodland plot on the Stirchley/Bournville border is for sale, with potential for luxury eco-homes or self-build plots. Could this be Birmingham's next carbon-neutral landmark?
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.
Rochdale Borough Council has determined key planning applications, including the refusal of six new homes and approval for office-to-flat conversions. Get the full details on local development.
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.
A landmark former Methodist church in Sheffield's Woodhouse area is set for auction on January 28 with a guide price of £125,000. Discover this unique development opportunity.
New Knight Frank research reveals a sharp drop in large industrial take-up in Wales for 2025, driven by a critical shortage of modern Grade A space. Discover the market trends and future developments.
Stafford in the West Midlands saw the UK's second highest house price rise, adding over £34,000 to average values. Discover the regional trends and expert advice for buyers.
UK house price growth slowed to 0.6% annually in December 2025, but Nationwide forecasts a rebound to 2-4% in 2026. Northern Ireland led with 9.7% growth. Get the full market analysis.
A proposal to turn a 4-bed semi-detached house on Morar Close into a House in Multiple Occupation for five people has been submitted. The application highlights low local HMO density and aims to meet housing demand.
Lloyds data reveals the UK's top property towns for 2025, with Plymouth leading and two West Midlands locations making the list. Discover the full ranking and price growth.
Lloyds Bank reveals UK areas where house prices fell sharply, with one town seeing values drop over £36,000. Expert advice on navigating the shifting property market.
Lloyds Bank reveals the UK's top property hotspots and coldspots for 2025. Discover where prices rose fastest, like Plymouth, and fell most, including Solihull. Get expert insights for your next move.
A developer has submitted plans to build four dormer bungalows on the former car park of The Coventry Arms in Upton Snodsbury, a site vacant since 2017. Read the latest on this brownfield development.
The Valuation Office clarifies how the new High Value Council Tax Surcharge will work for properties over £2 million from 2028. Learn about the targeted valuations and how it aims to create a fairer system.
A landmark former pub and nightclub in Tamworth's distinctive Art Deco Lighthouse building is on the market for £300,000. Could you revitalise this historic site?
Labour introduces a 'mansion tax' surcharge for properties over £2m from 2028. Experts analyse the impact on the housing market as October 2025 sales dip 2% year-on-year.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a major inheritance tax rule change for farmers and business owners. From April, couples can transfer unused relief, shielding up to £2m from tax. Discover the impact and reaction.
Rochdale Borough Council has issued a wave of planning decisions, approving extensions, new homes, and commercial changes across the borough. Discover the latest developments.
The Duke of Northumberland's business arm announces increased turnover and profits, driven by completed retail schemes in Alnwick and Teesside. Read the full financial results.
Morethan Property Ltd submits fourth planning application for 205 High Street, Brownhills, seeking to demolish a bungalow and build six one-bed apartments. Read the full story.
A meticulously designed 130 sq ft studio flat in Pimlico, comparable to a caravan, is on the market for £294,900. It features an Italian wall-bed, floating concrete floors and bespoke carpentry.
Margaret Crichton, 78, died after being hit by a car in an Asda car park in Shaw, Oldham. Police are appealing for her family and witnesses to come forward.
Local mortgage experts reveal the top neighbourhoods to live in Birmingham for 2026, from the cool streets of Digbeth to the leafy suburbs of Sutton Coldfield. Discover average house prices and key attractions.
Average property prices in Rotton Park, Birmingham, fell by £109,000 in a year, the sharpest drop in the city. Discover the local insights and market trends behind the figures.