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House prices falling as West Midlands sees 3.2pc drop

House prices in the West Midlands and across the country have both fallen as the market shows further signs of deterioration, official figures show.


More than 1,600 faced losing home, figures show

More than 1,600 people across the Black Country and Staffordshire faced losing their home last year after being taken to court by their mortgage lender or landlord. Latest Government figures show how many possession claims were applied for and granted in county courts in the West Midlands. Residents in Wolverhampton and Walsall struggled the most, [...]


Wolverhampton former care home costs taxpayers £134,000

A former care home in a Wolverhampton suburb has cost taxpayers £134,000 in the four years that it has been sitting empty.


First-time buyers are on the up says Wolverhampton housing boss

A Wolverhampton housing boss says first-time buyers are returning to the market and average prices are being cut to herald their return. Persimmon says first-time visitor numbers are up 35 per cent.


Homes of the Week – The New House

With its distinctive design, contemporary interior and sweeping gardens, this modern property is a real dream home.


Top property hotspot tag boosts Rugeley confidence

The naming of a Staffordshire town as one of the UK’s top property hotspots has been hailed as a boost for the area and a sign of confidence.


Rugeley named as a property sales hotspot

Rugeley is one of the UK’s top property hotspots of 2011 with sales up by 30 per cent in the first six months of the year, new figures revealed today. The town outperformed most of the rest of the country.


Grand Designs Live a hit with home improvers

Thousands of home improvement enthusiasts flocked to the NEC over the weekend for the return of TV design guru Kevin McCloud and the Grand Designs Live show.


Homes of the Week – Maple Hayes Estate

A huge Staffordshire estate has gone up for sale with a guide price of £2.3 million.


Kevin Phillips’ £500,000 rescue of Rugeley historic house

The architectural firm hired to restore footballer Kevin Phillips’ luxury £1.5m home in Staffordshire has been shortlisted for a national award.

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