Housing

Council tax crackdown in Exeter

Thursday, January 08, 2009

THOUSANDS of city residents were paid a visit by bailiffs after falling behind with their council tax payments, the Echo can reveal.

And many more received a court summons after they failed to meet their monthly payments.

An organisation representing elderly...

Student housing policy 'hits Green Belt'

Saturday, December 13, 2008

THE Government has been accused of forcing the over-development of university towns such as Exeter — and undermining the Green Belt...

Buyers snap up cut-price sale homes

Friday, December 12, 2008

BUYERS joined a rush to snap up cut-price homes at the start of a three-day property sale. Estate agents have persuaded sellers to slash...

More council homes on way

Saturday, December 06, 2008

MILLIONS of pounds could be invested in council housing and affordable homes in East Devon. The proposal has come from the district council,...

Who to turn to if you're facing financial problems

Saturday, November 22, 2008

HELP is out there for people struggling to keep up with their mortgage repayments. Exeter Citizens' Advice Bureau offers guidance for those...

Homeless could get better night's sleep

Monday, October 27, 2008

EXETER's homeless could be sleeping that bit more comfortably this winter — thanks to a giant duvet and pillowcase give away. The St...

Residents fear traffic chaos as permission given for 300 homes

Wednesday, October 22, 2008

VILLAGERS are bracing itself for a massive influx of new families after the go-ahead was given for 300 more homes. Outline planning permission...

Slowdown blamed as retirement flats plan dropped by developer

Saturday, October 18, 2008

RETIREMENT home developer McCarthy and Stone has pulled the plug on a major scheme in Exeter — despite having gone to appeal to get its...

Angry residents sign petition after housing proposal is accepted

An artist's impression of the proposed development

Saturday, October 11, 2008

RESIDENTS have reacted with anger after councillors gave the go-ahead for a major new housing development on the outskirts of Exeter. Around...

Plan to ease housing shortage launched

Friday, October 10, 2008

PROPOSALS have been unveiled by the Government aimed at tackling housing shortages in areas like rural Devon. The measures to help keep homes...

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