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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$39m Penthouse Renovation Fails Building Inspection
Billionaire Adrian Portelli claims his $39m Melbourne penthouse renovation is defective after spending nearly $12m. A site inspector found leaks and faulty workmanship.
Sunrise Clause Sees Couple Lose $2.6m Dream Home
A Brisbane couple face losing their luxury apartment after a developer used a 'sunrise clause' to tear up their contract and re-list the property for $1m more. Read their shocking story.
Couple's £2.6m Home Contract Torn Up Before Christmas
A retired couple face losing their luxury apartment after a developer used a 'sunrise clause' to cancel their contract and re-list it for £1m more. Read their shocking story.
Sydney's 'Ghost Tower' Repairs to Start After Defects
A 24-storey residential tower in Parramatta, empty since 2022 due to serious defects, will finally undergo repairs. The saga highlights Australia's building crisis and calls for developer licensing.
2025 UK Property Hotspots & Cold Spots Revealed
New data reveals the UK's top 20 property hotspots and cold spots for 2025. See which postcodes saw the biggest price rises and falls, from Suffolk to Sunderland.
Australian Stars' 2025 Property Market Gambles
From Buddy Franklin's mansion sale to Rebel Wilson's profit, discover which Australian celebrities won and lost in the 2025 property market. Get the full breakdown here.
New California law requires folic acid in tortillas
A new California law, effective 1 Jan 2026, mandates folic acid in corn masa flour to boost intake among pregnant Latina women and reduce birth defects by up to 70%. Read the full story.
Dad buys $370k property for his three-year-old daughter
A father explains his decision to invest his daughter's $25k birthday gifts in a Melbourne property, aiming to secure her financial future. Discover the strategy behind the purchase.
Aussie Coach Shocked by US View of Real Estate Agents
An Australian real estate coach in Texas sparked a debate after revealing his shock that Americans don't dislike agents. Discover the cultural divide and the reasons behind it.
Spain Leads World for UK Second Home Buyers
New research reveals the top five countries for buying a holiday home. Discover why Spain, France, and Portugal are leading the market for British investors seeking sun and returns.
London's £925k derelict mews house auction stuns
A dilapidated three-bedroom mews house in Camden hits auction at £925k. Discover this North London property's shocking state and surprising redevelopment potential.
Fantasy House Hunt: Downsizing Properties in England
Explore five downsizing property options across England, from a London apartment to a Kent cottage. Discover homes perfect for a simpler lifestyle amid potential tax changes.
Widower Sues Tesla After Wife Dies in Fiery Model 3 Crash
A Washington man files a federal lawsuit against Tesla, alleging faulty design in a Model 3 caused a fatal crash and fire, trapping his wife inside. Read the full investigation.
TV's Jamie Waller sells Thames island at huge loss
BBC's Jamie Waller sells Hallsmead Ait island for just £99,470 - an 80% loss. Discover the story behind this unique Thames property sale and his vision for an entrepreneur retreat.
Folic acid ignorance puts unborn babies at risk
A YouGov poll reveals a dangerous knowledge gap about folic acid in pregnancy, linking deficiency to spinal defects and autism. Experts call for urgent public health education.
NHS: Take folic acid for first 12 weeks of pregnancy
The NHS advises taking 400mcg of folic acid daily before conception and until 12 weeks pregnant to support your baby's development. Check if you qualify for free vitamins.
NSW estate agents face £57k fines for underquoting
New South Wales cracks down on property underquoting with hefty fines up to £57,000. Learn how new laws protect home buyers from misleading price guides.
Judd's luxury property sells at huge $450k loss
TV presenter Rebecca Judd and AFL star husband Chris face substantial financial setback as their Mornington Peninsula investment property sells for significantly less than purchase price.
Luxury Beach Hut Sells for £325k - Price of Family Home
A luxurious beach hut on Dorset's iconic Mudeford Spit is causing waves in the property market, commanding a price tag equivalent to a family home. Discover why this timber retreat is Britain's most coveted coastal address.
Baby Ezra defies odds with rare condition survival
Meet baby Ezra, the courageous infant born with amniotic band syndrome whose incredible survival story is capturing hearts across Britain after beating overwhelming medical challenges.
Sydney's Strata Nightmare: Glebe Building Crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals how structural failures and management chaos at a prestigious Glebe development have left residents facing financial ruin and unsafe living conditions in one of Sydney's most desirable suburbs.
London's 'Scaffold House' nightmare crushes property prices
Residents of a quiet London suburb are in uproar as a dilapidated cottage shrouded in scaffolding for over two years continues to devastate local property values and blight the community.
Pregnancy Drug Scandal Victims Demand Justice
Exclusive investigation reveals how Primodos victims continue fighting for compensation and recognition after pregnancy test drug caused devastating birth defects.
Bankruptcy to boom: City leads UK luxury property
Discover how this once-struggling British city has transformed into the nation's hottest luxury housing market, defying economic expectations and attracting premium buyers.
Estate agent's shocking family home licence bid exposed
A London estate agent faces professional ruin after attempting to use his own family home to secure his trading licence in a desperate move that's shocked the property industry.
Estate agents mocked over £110K bungalow listing blunder
A property listing for a seemingly ordinary £110,000 bungalow in the UK has gone viral for all the wrong reasons, after eagle-eyed buyers spotted a comical mistake in the bathroom that's left estate agents thoroughly mocked.
House prices crash across nearly half of UK cities
Exclusive analysis reveals property values are falling in 46% of UK cities as the housing market faces its most significant correction in years. Discover which areas are hardest hit and what experts predict for the coming months.
Council's £10,000 property licence blunder exposed
A devastating administrative error by Westminster Council left a landlord facing a £10,000 bill after officials mistakenly revoked her property licence. The shocking case exposes serious flaws in local authority licensing systems.
Ford Recalls 500,000+ Vehicles Over Critical Safety Defects
Major safety recall affects Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ models with potentially catastrophic steering and driveshaft failures. Urgent repairs required for nearly 550,000 vehicles across US and Canada.
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