Predicted fall in UK mortgage lending in 2024 raises concerns across Jesmond
What will changes in mortgage rates and lending mean for Jesmond homeowners? Adam Perry investigates
Category Archives: Property
Exclusive: HMO application for 118 Manor House Road withdrawn
The controversial HMO application for residential property in North Jesmond has been withdrawn, reports Rhys James
Green Party member says government’s new insulation scheme is not enough
Tony Waterston has said the government’s planned action is not enough, Joel Bland reports
Residents give advice on how to be a good student neighbour in Jesmond
Both permanent and student residents are offering advice to would-be residents in Jesmond about how to be good neighbours. As universities return, many students are living out in the community for the first time – and in coming months, the next generation of students about
Households seeking ways to counter the rise of rats in Jesmond
Jesmond residents won’t have been surprised by news of an almost 40% increase in rat sightings in the last 12 months, with many home-owners and student tenants noticing an increase in the number of rats in their back gardens or taking advantage of the rubbish
Jesmond landlords urged to pause student rents
Students renting privately-owned houses in Jesmond are being encouraged to contact their landlords, after two private student accommodation providers agreed to Newcastle University Student Union’s request for rent discounts during lockdown. After the announcement of the latest national lockdown, Dorothy Chirwa, president of Newcastle University’s
Small businesses worried about their future due to lack of local support
Jesmond businesses are feeling the squeeze – and the local residents’ association chair is concerned, reports Ayushi Shah
Jam Jar to reopen tomorrow after weekend fire
Osborne Road restaurant Jam Jar will remain shut until tomorrow (Tuesday 11th February) following a fire on Saturday morning, when three fire engines were sent to put out the flames. The fire occurred just a few doors up from Caledonian Hotel and its adjacent Billabong
Former Jesmond Synagogue gives way to new residences
Ayushi Shah surveys residents about the redevelopment of a century-old synagogue
Rodents oust student from her Jesmond flat
Rats in Jesmond have seen one student driven out of her home on Sanderson Road. Concerns about rats were raised by residents at last month’s South Jesmond ward meeting, with littering by students highlighted as one reason rodents find Jesmond so attractive. Experts say there