As US foreign aid programmes face significant cuts, mixed reactions emerge from communities worldwide. While some lament the loss of crucial funding, others question the effectiveness and legacy of American development assistance.
A determined homeowner has successfully halted neighbouring construction just metres from his property after a gruelling two-year legal battle costing £65,000, setting a precedent for residential development disputes across Britain.
Residents in a picturesque Warwickshire village deliver scathing verdict on controversial modern castle they've branded 'disgusting' and 'vainglorious' after Channel 4's Grand Designs transformation.
Discover how this once-struggling British city has transformed into the nation's hottest luxury housing market, defying economic expectations and attracting premium buyers.
Wealthy residents of one of Britain's most exclusive addresses are battling a hedge fund manager's plans for a colossal six-bedroom mansion with underground pool and cinema in Cornwall's most coveted coastal location.
Exclusive look at Australia's revolutionary housing commission homes that are transforming social housing with luxury features and modern designs that rival private developments.
A Richmond farming family's century-old homestead is threatened with compulsory purchase after a tribal court ruling recognised the land as ancestral Native American territory, sparking a bitter property rights dispute.
Exclusive investigation reveals how developers in Peckham exploit planning loopholes to bypass affordable housing requirements, leaving local communities priced out despite government targets.
Exclusive: Ministers are reportedly weighing a controversial tax deduction scheme that would reward property owners for clearing buildings, sparking fierce debate among industry experts and environmentalists.
The Victorian government plans to slash planning approval times to just 10 days while limiting objection rights, promising efficiency but raising concerns about community consultation.
Lady of the Manor faces local fury as she pushes forward with controversial plans to build luxury townhouses on historic family land, despite overwhelming community opposition.
A Warwickshire couple's dream home extension has turned into a neighbourly nightmare as their ambitious build faces fierce opposition and council scrutiny over its imposing size and design.
Former England striker Michael Owen is suing his architect and builders over his luxury Cheshire mansion, claiming the property is riddled with defects including structural issues and drainage problems in a bitter £4 million dispute.
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.
A desperate mother speaks out as developers refuse to demolish a towering concrete wall that has plunged her family's garden into permanent shadow after their planning application was rejected.
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 faces emotional turmoil as neighbours proceed with controversial home extension at her £3m Berkshire estate, creating what she describes as 'overdevelopment' of the area.
A luxury property deal in New York's exclusive Hamptons turns into a legal nightmare as buyer Sara Burack sues seller Sarah Kempton over alleged contract breaches and property defects in the £1.3 million beachfront home.
Exclusive: Soho House founder Nick Jones faces major setback as planning officials reject his vision for a lavish Cotswolds estate, citing green belt concerns and design disputes in the picturesque village of Barnsley.
Expert property stager reveals the common decorating errors that deter buyers and slash thousands off your property's value. Discover how to avoid these pitfalls and secure the best price for your home.
A British couple's dream of retiring to sunny Spain turned into a financial nightmare after purchasing a home they've never been able to live in, leaving them facing potential homelessness in their home country.
David and Victoria Beckham face renewed planning permission controversy as neighbours spot sprawling garden transformations in Netflix documentary, including artificial beach and lake at their £6m Cotswolds property.
Kenya embarks on an ambitious urban development project to construct a new city near Nairobi, designed to alleviate congestion and drive economic growth across East Africa.
A Westminster homeowner's controversial five-bedroom property extension has neighbours up in arms over planning permission disputes and neighbourhood tensions in one of London's most prestigious areas.
Popular TV comedians accused of hypocrisy after objecting to 800-home development in their south London neighbourhood, sparking heated local debate about housing crisis solutions.
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.
A significant new office development in the heart of London's financial district has received planning permission, promising to reshape the City's skyline while addressing modern workplace demands.
A tense confrontation between an Indigenous content creator and security personnel over filming rights on traditional territories in Vancouver has ignited discussions about land rights and public access.
Exclusive analysis shows London's property market surging ahead while other UK regions experience slowdown. Discover which areas are seeing the biggest price changes and what it means for homeowners.
House hunters left speechless as ordinary three-bedroom semi-detached property hits market for staggering £5.5 million - more than double average local prices. Neighbours divided over whether the Berkshire home is worth the extraordinary asking price.