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Soaring energy costs hitting tenants harder than homeowners, says RICS

Birmingham Post — Fri, 18 May 2012 10:30:00 GMT

Private tenants are harder hit by soaring energy costs than homeowners – with those in the West Midlands spending the most in the UK to fuel their homes.

West Midlands house prices drop after March rebound

Birmingham Post — Tue, 08 May 2012 10:50:00 GMT

The rebound in the West Midlands housing market ran out of steam in April as prices edged lower.

Warwickshire property expert named as global residential director at RICS

Birmingham Post — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 11:46:00 GMT

A Warwickshire property expert has been appointed as global residential director of RICS. Peter Bolton King will now work at the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors office at Parliament Square, London, with the aim of driving up industry standards worldwide.

West Midlands cities lead league in new carbon reduction report

Birmingham Post — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 12:00:00 GMT

A new report has found the Midlands is leading the way in cutting carbon emissions, with Coventry and Wolverhampton topping a league of carbon-cutting cities.

West Midlands construction stalled in last quarter of 2011

Birmingham Post — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:00:16 GMT

The West Midlands construction market continued to stall in the last quarter of 2011, according to the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors.

Farmland prices rise to record levels in first half of 2011

Birmingham Post — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 06:00:00 GMT

The housing market may be in the doldrums but the price of farmland in the West Midlands hit an all-time high during the first half of 2011.

House prices 'to continue falling', RICS report suggests

Birmingham Post — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 06:25:00 GMT

House prices look set to continue falling as the hoped-for spring bounce in the property market failed to materialise, research indicates.

Birmingham arts centre MAC wins two prestigious prizes

Birmingham Post — Tue, 31 May 2011 05:55:00 GMT

A multi-million pound scheme to transform a Birmingham arts centre has won two prestigious awards from the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors.

Budget 2011: Help for first time buyers applauded

Birmingham Post — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 14:35:00 GMT

The Government’s plan for a shared equity scheme set to get 10,000 people onto the property ladder was roundly welcomed by the industry.

Property gets hairy in November in the name of charity

Birmingham Post — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 13:30:00 GMT

Property professionals are getting involved with the ‘Movember’ celebrations this month by entering the month-long charity event whereby men grow a moustache.