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Slump forces estate agent closure

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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

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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

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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”.

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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.

Funding help for first time buyers

First-time buyers who are finding themselves increasingly priced out of the housing market will now be able to secure a home. This is thanks to funding provided by national regeneration agency, English Partnerships.  

£750m Longbridge plan revealed

Plans have been unveiled for the £750 million redevelopment of the former MG Rover site at Longbridge, creating nearly 2,000 homes and 10,000 jobs over the next 15 years. 

Safety fear over rented properties

Some private landlords in Sandwell are putting lives at risk by failing to follow safety rules over electricity, housing chiefs have claimed. Now a campaign has been launched to push responsibilities home.

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