Billionaire's £12m Penthouse Renovation Disaster
Adrian Portelli spent nearly £12m renovating his Melbourne penthouse, only for an inspector to find leaks and faulty work. The contract dispute is now heading to court.
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Devon woman blocks driveway to stop neighbours parking
A Torbay woman sparked debate after parking to block her own drive to stop neighbours using it. She says their behaviour became 'more entitled'. Read the full story and reaction.
Tenant gave away landlord's garden to neighbours in text row
A UK tenant sparked outrage after letting neighbours move a garden fence, shrinking the rental property's plot. The landlord's text exchange reveals a major boundary dispute. Read the full story.
Organised Crime Targets UK Building Sites Over Christmas
Security bosses warn organised crime gangs are exploiting the Christmas shutdown to steal high-value tools and equipment from UK construction sites, with losses potentially exceeding £100m. Learn how firms can protect their assets.
High Court Battle Over Neighbour's Cat Poo in Garden
A father takes a cat fouling row to the High Court, citing health risks to his newborn. The case centres on whether it constitutes a statutory nuisance under environmental law. Read the full story.
Warwick Ward Machinery enters administration, 89 jobs lost
Warwick Ward Machinery Ltd, a major UK plant dealer, has collapsed into administration after 55 years, with most of its 89 staff made redundant. Economic pressures and debt from an employee buyout cited as causes.
Made in Chelsea star sues over £38m will, claims homelessness
Lonan O'Herlihy, a former Made in Chelsea star, is suing his late stepfather's widow for a £5m share of a £38m estate, revealing a secret life of homelessness and debt. Read the full High Court battle details.
Made In Chelsea's Lonan O'Herlihy sues widow for £5m
Made In Chelsea's Lonan O'Herlihy is suing his late father figure's widow for £5 million, claiming he was promised a share of a £38m estate. Read the latest from the High Court.
Pensioner defies court order in £113k fence dispute
A 77-year-old woman in Poole refuses to leave her £420k home despite a court order to pay a neighbour £113,000 after a bitter five-year boundary dispute. Read the full story.
UK Construction Shrinks at Fastest Rate Since Pandemic
The UK construction sector contracted at its quickest pace since May 2020 in November, with the PMI hitting 39.4. Read the full analysis of the downturn.
UK construction workers face modern slavery risk
Shocking report reveals hundreds of UK construction workers face modern slavery and labour exploitation. Learn how the industry is tackling this hidden crisis and what reforms are needed.
Neighbour demands £35,000 in property boundary dispute
A Warwickshire couple's dream home turns into a financial nightmare after their neighbour demands £35,000 for a garden wall built on disputed land. The shocking property dispute reveals how boundary confusion can cost homeowners thousands.
Nou Camp reopens amidst radical renovation work
FC Barcelona's iconic stadium welcomes fans back while construction continues on dramatic £1.3bn renovation, with temporary stands and visible cranes dominating the skyline.
Radio DJ battles sister over mother's £1.5m inheritance
Prominent radio presenter Mark Goodier is locked in a High Court legal fight with his sister over their mother's substantial estate, revealing family tensions over property and inheritance decisions.
NFL Monday Night Football faces YouTube TV blackout
Millions of American football fans face potential blackout of Monday Night Football as YouTube TV and Disney clash in high-stakes carriage dispute affecting ESPN and ABC channels.
Trump's White House Ballroom Renovation Sparks Budget Concerns
Exclusive investigation uncovers budget concerns and questionable contractor history in Donald Trump's lavish White House ballroom renovation project, raising eyebrows in political and construction circles.
Construction worker dies in Manhattan high-rise fall
A construction worker has died after falling from a Manhattan high-rise development site, marking another devastating incident in New York City's construction industry as safety concerns escalate.
BBC antiques expert's neighbour dispute nightmare
Distinguished BBC antiques dealer Adrian Higham reveals how a bitter neighbour dispute over parking and noise has transformed his peaceful £800,000 Surrey home into a daily battle, with police interventions and council complaints becoming routine.
UK construction costs surge 40%, threatening projects
New data reveals UK construction costs have surged by up to 40%, forcing developers to delay or redesign major projects as budgets spiral out of control.
Princess Beatrice's property distress over neighbour extension
Princess Beatrice faces emotional turmoil as neighbours proceed with controversial home extension at her £3m Berkshire estate, creating what she describes as 'overdevelopment' of the area.
Neighbourhood war erupts over mysterious backyard dome
A quiet residential street in the UK has become a battleground of opinions after a homeowner constructed a massive geodesic dome in their garden, dividing neighbours and sparking local controversy.
Balmain's £100k neighbour war over brick wall
An exclusive look at the bitter neighbour dispute that's cost over £100,000 in legal fees and turned a prestigious Sydney suburb into a war zone over boundary lines and building permissions.
Eric Clapton in Surrey planning row with neighbours
Rock icon Eric Clapton embroiled in planning dispute with neighbours over extensive renovations to his £15million Surrey estate, including new fencing and security measures that locals claim are causing disruption.
UK Economy Stagnates as Construction Output Plummets
Britain's economic recovery hits a wall as construction output plummets 1.9% in April, wiping out service sector gains and raising Budget concerns for the Chancellor.
Melbourne neighbourhood dispute ends in horror tragedy
A bitter neighbourhood dispute in Melbourne's northern suburbs takes a devastating turn as new details emerge about the horrific conclusion that left residents reeling.
Council charges homeowner £20k in neighbour hedge dispute
A furious homeowner reveals how his local council charged him £20,000 in a bitter boundary dispute over a 16ft hedge, exposing what critics call a 'cash cow' system that profits from neighbour wars.
DJ sues builder for £200k over 'bricked' festival performances
Top DJ Ben Malone takes builder to High Court over alleged botched renovation that left him unable to perform at major festivals including Glastonbury.
Man dies in Universal Orlando's Epic Universe construction incident
A man has tragically died following an incident on the Stardust Racers rollercoaster at Universal's Epic Universe construction site in Florida. Emergency services responded but were unable to save him.
Sydney tenant wins landmark rental bond case against landlord
A Sydney tenant has scored a significant victory at the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal, forcing a landlord to return a $2,600 bond illegally withheld after an eviction without a stated cause. The case sets a crucial precedent for renters' rights in
Police dismantle £3m rural crime gang in dramatic raids
Exclusive: Wiltshire Police dismantle a sophisticated organised crime group behind a massive wave of agricultural and construction equipment thefts across the South West, making multiple arrests in a major operation.
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