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Monday, February 8, 2010


Family plans to give windmill life a whirl

A family plans to spend £80,000 in their quest to restore a landmark countryside windmill to its former glory.


Features

Flat dwellers can grow their own too

According to the National Trust, there are some 600 acres of space for window boxes across the country, making it possible for householders with no garden or allotment to join the current trend for “growing your own”.


An imaginative home for all seasons

Granary Barn is a charming and imaginatively-styled barn conversion perched in a superb location in the South Staffordshire countryside.


September jobs around your home

Ceiling roses can add a stylish finishing touch to any room – the lightweight, easy to fit polystyrene ones are just the job as all you need is adhesive. Follow our quick and easy guide to brightening up your home and garden for winter.


Property News

£70m complex may come to city centre

A £70 million complex containing a hotel, casino, restaurant and more than 300 apartments could be built in the heart of Birmingham, the Express & Star can reveal today.


Luxury £1.6m home to have price slashed

One of the most expensive new homes in South Staffordshire is to have its £1.6 million price tag slashed after failing to attract a buyer, it was revealed today.


House prices: A false dawn

House prices in the West Midlands will not return to their 2007 levels for at least another five years, experts warned today.


Contract for homes scheme on offer

A multi-million pound tender to repair homes in Walsall has been put up for grabs by housing bosses. The successful contractor will look after 1,240 flats, bungalows and houses run by Beechdale Community Housing Association.

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