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Council expands temporary accommodation to cut B and B use

The council has bought Washington Court to house homeless families.

28 September 2026 Source: Birmingham City Council

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The 1.9 billion pound masterplan is expected to create around 3,000 homes.

28 September 2026 Source: Housing Today

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Two towers of 17 and 30 storeys are proposed beside Gas Street Basin.

28 September 2026 Source: Inside Housing

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The average first home cost 212,000 pounds, as a new 2.5 per cent deposit scheme is announced.

28 September 2026 Source: Office for National Statistics

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The 2.5 billion pound scheme could bring up to 12,000 homes, with work from 2028.

27 September 2026 Source: Yahoo News

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Social landlords must fix seven more kinds of hazard within strict deadlines.

27 September 2026 Source: Shelter

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No-fault evictions ended on 1 May, and every tenancy is now periodic.

27 September 2026 Source: Shelter

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Rents rose 3 per cent in a year, more slowly than across the wider region.

27 September 2026 Source: Office for National Statistics

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Semi-detached homes rose fastest, while flat prices were flat over the year.

27 September 2026 Source: Office for National Statistics

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Developer Sphere Group has opened a consultation on replacing the old House of Fraser building opposite St Philip's Cathedral.

25 September 2026 Source: BirminghamWorld