I hope they all lose – and they just might
31/10/2019
“A December General Election is about as welcome as a hedgehog in a nudist colony” – Downtown boss Frank McKenna blogs about the forthcoming poll.
Digbeth – Property Investment Hotspot
24/10/2019
Digbeth has been literally and figuratively the place for industrious people since many centuries. Digbeth is a district in Birmingham which holds the distinction of being named the coolest neighbourhood in Britain by the Sunday Times.
Mayor hails diversity of the West Midlands following Diwali celebration
24/10/2019
Mayor of the West Midlands Andy Street has hailed the diversity of the West Midlands region after thousands of people joined a spectacular free Diwali celebration in Birmingham city centre.
General Election only hope for Remain
24/10/2019
This week Jim comes out in favour of a General Election as the only way of stopping Brexit, the case for which is strengthened after publication of the Withdrawal Bill. However, he admits it would be a gamble for a weak Labour Party.
PM to miss his deadline leaving the UK deadlocked
24/10/2019
This week Frank McKenna reflects on another turbulent week for the government and Brexit as PM Johnson looks set to miss his 31st October deadline – but our CEO isn’t expecting Boris to ‘die in a ditch’ anytime soon.
Boris deal and huge challenges for Labour
17/10/2019
As a Brexit deal is put to MPs, Jim focuses on the Labour Party. Can Jeremy Corbyn prevent a revolt of his MPs who want a deal when his leadership has just had a mighty blow from resigning MP Louise Ellman?
Come on down to the Spooky Welly Walk for family-friendly fun!
17/10/2019
Join in the Halloween fun with a family-friendly day out on the Spooky Welly Walk!
The Party’s Over
17/10/2019
As another high-profile MP quits the party and they slip 15 points behind the Tories in the polls, Frank Mckenna questions the future prospects of Labour in his latest blog.
Lower and Lower
10/10/2019
This week Jim discusses the latest Brexit developments, the betrayal of the Kurds and backs Chorley’s Lindsay Hoyle to be the next Speaker.
How Many Birmingham Jewellery Quarter Homeowners Have Paid Their Mortgage Off?
10/10/2019
The Government’s Annual Housing Survey is 50 years old this year. It has taken a snap shot of the UK’s property market every year since 1969 and in the recently published report for 2018, it wasn’t a surprise that owner occupation is still the most predominant tenure…
Top 10 places to go on a budget in Birmingham (and get there for FREE* with Ola!)
10/10/2019
Treating yourself to a delicious meal, a trip to the cinema or a hard-earned few bevs always feels great… just even better when you can knock a few quid off the price.
London, MIPIM and the HS2 effect
10/10/2019
As he prepares for a few days in London, DIB boss Frank McKenna looks ahead to property conference MIPIM UK and the impact the government’s HS2 review is having on investors.