Housing

Nearly have of prospective homebuyers are waiting for prices to go down

Budding homebuyers hold fire as four in 10 wait for prices to drop

A CGI of the new homes

Homes near completion on site of former landmark pub

Susan Spokes Real Estate, South Shields

Revisiting an exceptional Cleadon home which is worth a second look

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A person saving alone in London could face a 21-year wait to build a 10% house deposit, research has found

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South Shields Town Hall.

Borough residents asked to share their views on a new Local Plan

House prices at Dockwrays Bank have jumped up by more than 50% in just over 12 months.

New-build estate sees prices jump by more than 50% in just over a year

The site of the new development in Wenlock Road, South Shields.

South Shields apartment complex plans revealed

Development is near the former Simonside Arms pub, just off Newcastle Road, in South Shields.

Plans revived for housing near Simonside Arms in South Shields

New research from CIA Landlords has analysed where renters are most and least likely to have access to a garden

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The Scholars Park development on the site of the old South Tyneside College.

South Shields MP hits out a cost of new housing on old college site

l-r: Brodie Tallack, nine, Jessie Tallack, 14, dad Brian Watling, Lydia Southern, 12, mum Fallon Hick, L

Planning decision slammed as South Tyneside livery yard closure looms

South Tyneside has celebrated its Armed Forces community.

Councillor reflects on supporting the borough's Armed Forces community

Research revealed that more than half of Gen Z rank illness or pain among their top aging concerns, higher than Boomers.

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South Tyneside has celebrated its Armed Forces community.

Annual celebration honours South Tyneside's Armed Forces community

South Shields Town Hall.

Concerns as council is stripped of major planning authority
Local politicians have expressed concerns after South Tyneside Council is hit with a designation notice.
Ryan Smith

Leader of Reform UK on South Tyneside Council Councillor Paul Mackings.

South Tyneside Council stripped of major planning authority

Buyer demand is at its weakest in years

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Woman’s anguish over ongoing rat problem at her Jarrow home

Council to launch a new Local Plan process alongside its existing plan

Stuart Morgan said Bellway Homes’ plans for 115 properties off Victoria Road West, Hebburn, would strongly support an already identified need for new housing.

Former South Tyneside College site plan backed to plug housing gap

Saudi Developmental Housing Foundation (Sakan) has achieved a national milestone with international recognition by winning the Learning Excellence Award in London

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Campaign launch to save beauty spot - possible £125k plot buyout

CGI view of new housing estate proposed in Hebburn Credit Bellway Homes.

Former South Tyneside College site fresh housing plans revealed

The Save the Fellgate Greenbelt group protesting over a 1,200 home building plan.

Battle lines drawn over housing plans for popular South Tyneside spot

Save the Fellgate Greenbelt group ongoing protest over housing development plan.

Fellgate landowner reveals motive for land sale at centre of protests

A CGI of how the proposed housing development in Hebburn could look.

Property developer submits plans to build a new 115-home estate
A property developer is seeking permission to construct a new estate in the borough.
Chris Binding

Family living in two bedroom flat say Council refused move requests

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Run by the Housing Developmental Foundation, known as SAKAN, the programme has developed a housing support model that brings together 313 nonprofit organisations and 1.4 million volunteers

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New plans submitted for six-bedroom HMO at Surrey Street in Jarrow

Hugely controversial bid for new HMO revived by developers

The Kelly public house, Hedgeley Road, Hebburn

Latest on future of old pub as developers fight decision to block plan

HMO plan refused at 33 Coquet Street, Jarrow

Major update on future of family home after hundreds hit out at vision

Plans for six-person HMO in Hunter Street South Shields refused by councillors

Decision made on developers' controversial vision for future of house

Councillors refuse plans for six-bed HMO at Glen Street in Hebburn

Developers' controversial plans blocked after council starts crackdown

New five-bedroom HMO refused at property in Alnwick Road, South Shields

Planners' verdict on HMO plans amid concerns over crime, bins and more

Plans lodged for 15 apartments at 24 - 26 Fowler Street, South Shields (March, 2026)

Town centre street set for major change as developer submits bid

General view of Albert Road, Jarrow

Major update on new HMO as locals share long list of fears

General view of Victoria Road East, Hebburn

'We don't want antisocial behaviour again': Verdict in on new HMO

Plans to convert four-bedroom home into six-bedroom HMO in South Eldon Street, South Shields

Verdict on developer's controversial vision for new South Shields HMO

General view of Belle Vue Crescent, South Shields

Major update on new six-bed HMO after fears of 'disturbances' raised

The South Tyneside College campus in St George’s Avenue

Major update on future of college campus earmarked for demolition

New housing scheme proposed for former St Aidan's Church site in South Shields (Site pictured in March 2026)

Plans unveiled for future of long-vacant church site in South Shields

Steve Lavelle has hit out at the submission of plans for a controversial Whitburn housing development.

Campaigners hit out as housing development plans are submitted

General view of Armstrong Terrace, South Shields

Plans go in for a new 'high-quality' shared house amid crackdown

Councillors Tracey Dixon, Joyce Welsh, Jane Carter at the site with residents Dorothy McKay and Brian Armstrong.

Major update on controversial housing development as petition grows

The former Simonside Arms pub, just off Newcastle Road, in South Shields.

Housing developer resubmits plans for a former South Tyneside pub site

Plans submitted for new apartment blocks at Hebburn development site providing 18 homes (February 2026)

Plans go in for more new homes near Metro station

West Park Road, South Shields

Verdict in on new six-bed HMO after neighbours hit out at plans

109 Spohr Terrace, South Shields

Planners rule on new HMO after fears of 'noise at unsociable hours'

General view of Vine Street, South Shields

Verdict in for new HMO amid concerns over the number of plans

Emma Lewell, MP for South Shields

Update on new HMO near hospital after locals and MP criticise plans

General view of Belle Vue Crescent, South Shields

Verdict on HMO conversion for family home in 'tight-knit' street

Cotswold Lane, Boldon Colliery

Major update on 'unacceptable' plans for new house

General view of Dean Terrace, South Shields

Verdict in on new eight-bed HMO for quiet and tight-knit street

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