House prices fell for the eighth month in a row during June, while annual growth fell at its fastest rate since the 1990s crash, new figures revealed today.
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Stately home sale almost complete
A mystery millionaire is on the brink of snapping up a sprawling stately home near Wolverhampton which is on the market with a £4 million price tag.
Free safety helpline for homes
Staffordshire Fire and Rescue says over 100 more households are safer after contacting a free helpline which was brought out to make booking free home fire-risk checks easier.
Slump forces estate agent closure
Estate agents in Wolverhampton have closed one of their offices, with the loss of two jobs, as the declining house market takes its toll.
Homes to revive derelict building
A derelict old building in a Wolverhampton conservation area is to be transformed into 12 apartments after council chiefs secured £520,000 of funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund.
Homeowners turmoil warning
Homeowners are facing misery thanks to the financial excesses of recent years. That’s the gloomy prediction from Bank of England governor Mervyn King. Mr King has warned that “when the party ends, some innocent bystanders may lose their homes altogether”.
Sculpture mansion up for £1.75m
A manor house featuring a garden full of unique sculptures in a Staffordshire hamlet is close to being sold for about £1.75 million.
Bus firm urged to try new route
Campaigners demanding the reinstatement of a bus service to a Black Country hospital say they have a solution which will stop people having to catch two buses.
Home at the heart of history
A Victorian house which has played a pivotal role in the history of a Staffordshire village has been put up for sale.
Estate agents shuts after blow
A Wyre Forest estate agents which has been open for less than six months has had to close – after the death of a partner and the credit crunch.
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