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London rents hit record high of £2,121 per month

New data from Rightmove shows London's average monthly rent has hit a staggering £2,121, as experts warn the Spring Budget offers little relief for tenants in the capital's fiercely competitive market.

First-Time Buyers Delay Cars for £59k Deposits

Exclusive research reveals the heartbreaking financial trade-offs young Britons are making. Soaring mortgage deposits are forcing a generation to delay car ownership and major life events, creating a 'generation locked out' of the property market.

Labour Donor Lord Alli in Tenant Eviction Scandal

Labour peer and major donor Lord Waheed Alli faces allegations of evicting long-term tenants from his London properties to dramatically increase rents, sparking outrage over housing ethics.

Labour donor evicts family over £1,000 rent hike

Exclusive: A major Labour Party donor's property firm has sparked outrage by evicting a young family from their London home after they refused to absorb a massive £1,000-per-month rent increase, igniting a fierce debate on the UK's cost-of-living and rent

Grand Designs cliff house faces collapse into sea

The multi-million pound Devon cliff house, famed on Grand Designs and I'm A Celebrity, is now in a perilous race against time as coastal erosion threatens to send it into the ocean below.

UK House Prices Hit Record High for Third Month Running

UK property market continues its remarkable surge as Halifax reports house prices rose 0.9% in September, marking the third straight monthly increase and pushing average prices to a new record high of £293,835.

Twice as many asylum seekers in hotels than private rentals

Exclusive investigation reveals nearly twice as many asylum seekers are being housed in rent-free hotels than in private rental properties, amid a five-year guaranteed rent scheme for landlords. Taxpayer cost and policy efficacy under scrutiny.

Southport house for sale comes with a giant ball pit

A unique three-bedroom house in Southport, Merseyside, has hit the market with an extraordinary feature: a massive, multi-coloured ball pit filling the entire living room, capturing the imagination of buyers and nostalgic adults alike.

Slutty Vegan Founder Sued Over $100k Unpaid Rent

Pinky Cole, the high-profile entrepreneur behind the Slutty Vegan empire, is being sued by her landlord for over $100,000 in allegedly unpaid rent and fees at one of her Atlanta locations, casting a shadow on her remarkable business success story.

Grand Designs' 'Saddest House' Finally Sells

The infamous 'Britain's saddest house' from Grand Designs, a project plagued by tragedy and financial ruin, has finally been sold. We reveal the inside story and Kevin McCloud's poignant reaction.

One in Three Brits Believe They'll Never Own a Home

A stark new study reveals a crisis of confidence in homeownership, with a third of UK adults believing they will never own a property, highlighting a generational divide and deep-seated financial anxieties.

London House Prices Plummet in First Annual Drop Since 2012

Exclusive analysis of the latest ONS figures reveals a significant shift in the UK property market, with London leading a national downturn. Discover which regions are hardest hit and what it means for homeowners and buyers.

UK expat's new life in Spain: 90p coffee & £400 rent

A British expat reveals the stunning cost of living and quality of life in Valencia, Spain, that makes the UK feel unaffordable. Discover the real price of coffee, rent, and the work-life balance that convinced her to stay for good.

£2,200/month for windowless London studio flat

A tiny studio flat in London's prestigious Westminster area hits the market at £2,200 per month despite having no windows, highlighting the capital's extreme rental market crisis and soaring property prices.

UK rental prices surge post-pandemic

Rental prices across the UK have surged dramatically since the pandemic, leaving tenants struggling with affordability. Discover the key factors driving this crisis and what it means for renters.

UK private rents drop for first time in five years

For the first time since 2020, average private rents in Great Britain have fallen, offering relief to tenants amid a cost-of-living crisis. Discover the latest trends and regional variations.

River Island in High Court rent dispute

Fashion retailer River Island is locked in a legal dispute with London landlords over unpaid rent, as the High Court hears arguments on the matter.

River Island in High Court rent dispute

Fashion retailer River Island is embroiled in a legal dispute with landlords over unpaid rent at its flagship London store, as the High Court steps in to resolve the conflict.

Labour MP resigns over rent hike crisis

Labour MP Rushanara Ali steps down as shadow homelessness minister, citing the party's failure to oppose government policies exacerbating the housing crisis.

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