Rare freehold houses to be launched in Birmingham this weekend

Crest Nicholson will launch the first freehold new build houses to have been built in Birmingham city centre for more than two years

Paradise Circus regeneration a scam?

Alan Clawley takes issue over the designation of an area labelled in need of ‘regeneration’.

Library building ‘obsolete’

Birmingham City Council officials have written a report to the Cabinet stating that the 40-year-old Central Library building is not only vacant but ‘obsolete’ as well, reveals Alan Clawley.

Student accommodation unveiled on Birmingham’s Bristol Street

The show flat of a newly developed student accommodation scheme which will provide 108 bed spaces on Birmingham’s Bristol Street is now open.

Walsall Labour allege Tory panic over shopping centre

Walsall’s Labour group claim that after, what they describe as, three years of failed promises and unsuccessful negotiations, Walsall Council has committed £8 million to a flagship retail project with less than 24 hours notice.

Labour claim residents paying for Business Rate collection failures

Companies in Walsall owe over £2 million in unpaid business rates while the council makes cuts in public services and care for vulnerable people, claim Walsall’s Labour Group.

Crest Nicholson offers househunters Help to Buy

People searching for a new home in the West Midlands are being offered a helping hand

Save £5,000 on a brand new home in Armitage this weekend

Local housebuilder, Walton Homes, will be opening the doors to two brand new residential developments this weekend

First time buyers invited to special open weekend at Park Central, Birmingham

Crest Nicholson Regeneration will be hosting a special open weekend aimed directly at those people looking to take their first steps onto the property ladder

It’s all about real estate in Cannes

The strength and ability of the UK regions to drive their own economic future is expected to be a key topic of discussion during MIPIM – with the debate directed by cities such as Birmingham.

Auction action hits £11million+

Redundant nursing homes and community centres were the star attraction at the latest CP Bigwood auction, with some going for around double the asking price.

Rebuilding Longbridge

Construction is now underway on the latest phase of homes to be built on the former MG Rover factory in Longbridge, near Birmingham.

Why conservation makes sense

Alan Clawley explains the case for retention, not destruction.

First time buyers benefit from low deposits in Tamworth

Family-run house builder, Walton Homes, has reported that raising a deposit remains a top concern amongst many first time buyers in the Midlands.

Manufacturing sector key for commercial property growth

Despite reports that commercial property investment in the UK fell last year, Midlands property consultants D&P Holt are predicting a more profitable year

Walton Homes helps househunters fight off January blues

Family-run housebuilder, Walton Homes, is celebrating the New Year in style by offering househunters in the Midlands a helping hand to buy their dream home.

Rubbishing house prices

Living close to a rubbish tip reduces house prices by 2.6%, research shows.

Rally to Restore Confidence

The Forum for the Built Environment is holding a national Rally to Restore Confidence in building

Beer duty escalator takes its toll

3 million fewer UK adults visit the pub on a regular basis

Batter by Far!

Local residents have welcomed the return of their favourite chippy with the reopening of Shards Fryer at the All Saints Square shopping centre , Shard End.

Selling Birmingham to investors

Ten influential advisers to global investors toured Birmingham last week to see the city’s increasingly compelling offer for themselves.

Crest Nicholson hosts open weekend to raise awareness of FirstBuy

Crest Nicholson is encouraging people hunting for their first home in Birmingham to visit its Park Central development for a special open day which aims to raise awareness of the government’s FirstBuy scheme.

Minister attends Property Breakfast Briefing

Brandon Lewis outlined the Government’s proposed changes to planning regulations at a Breakfast Briefing

Top conference facilities unveiled at St John’s Hotel Solihull

Conference goers at St John’s Hotel, Solihull, will benefit from the latest projection equipment, which has been installed in its premier conference venue as part of a complete refurbishment.

First time buyers encouraged to make their ‘FirstBuy’ at Park Central

Crest Nicholson is encouraging those people hunting for their first home in Birmingham to visit its Park Central development and find out how the government’s FirstBuy scheme could help them purchase a new property.

Entrepreneurs unveil self-designed workspace at Birmingham Science Park

A refurbished 4,500 sq ft workspace has been unveiled at Birmingham Science Park. Designed by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs….

Exclusive living is in reach for first time buyers

Home ownership is no longer just a dream for one young couple who have now bought their first property together at Taylor Wimpey Midlands’ stunning Highfield Gardens development in Edgbaston, Birmingham.

New U: How good old buildings survive

“Given an owner who is minded to do so, any sound building can be adapted to a new use”, writes Alan Clawley. Here are some examples.

Look into The Cube

Birmingham’s latest ‘landmark’ destination, The Cube, will host a VIP open weekend

Appreciating architecture

“…a cultural divide exists between the arts and business communities in Birmingham over the appreciation of modern architecture”