Housing and Property

Housing and Property

Birmingham's new Local Plan heads for Government inspection

The plan aims for 87,700 homes by 2044, with 16 growth zones.

4 October 2026 · Source: Place Midlands

Housing and Property

33,000 households on Birmingham's housing waiting list

Around 500 people apply each week, while about 57 homes become available.

3 October 2026 · Source: Birmingham City Council

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137 affordable homes planned for old Ladywood police station

The Midland Heart scheme goes before the planning committee on 8 October.

2 October 2026 · Source: TheBusinessDesk

Housing and Property

New rules require social housing bosses to be qualified

The competence and conduct standard comes into force this month, as a Birmingham-built qualification launches.

1 October 2026 · Source: Housing Today

Housing and Property

Renting a home: what your landlord must do

Gas and electrical checks, alarms, deposit protection and repairs: a tenant's guide.

29 September 2026 · Source: GOV.UK

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Council expands temporary accommodation to cut B and B use

The council has bought Washington Court to house homeless families.

29 September 2026 · Source: Birmingham City Council

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Smithfield: the plan for Birmingham's old markets site

The 1.9 billion pound masterplan is expected to create around 3,000 homes.

28 September 2026 · Source: Housing Today

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Kier plans 526 homes to complete Arena Central

Two towers of 17 and 30 storeys are proposed beside Gas Street Basin.

28 September 2026 · Source: Inside Housing

Housing and Property

What first-time buyers pay in Birmingham

The average first home cost 212,000 pounds, as a new 2.5 per cent deposit scheme is announced.

28 September 2026 · Source: Office for National Statistics

Housing and Property

Ladywood regeneration planning application due next month

The 2.5 billion pound scheme could bring up to 12,000 homes, with work from 2028.

28 September 2026 · Source: Yahoo News