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Mum's £18k eviction threat over disabled son's decking

A mother in Westminster faces a staggering £18,000 bill and potential eviction after the council ordered the removal of decking she built for her disabled son, igniting a fierce debate over tenant rights and disability provisions.

Starmer Reshuffle: Rayner Appointed Housing Secretary

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer unveils his first major cabinet reshuffle, appointing Deputy Leader Angela Rayner as Secretary of State for Housing. Key changes see Pat McFadden become Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster as Labour moves to implement its

East Germany's Prefab Housing Finds New Life in Modern Era

Once a symbol of Cold War austerity, East Germany's prefabricated Plattenbau housing estates are experiencing an unlikely renaissance. Discover how these concrete giants are providing a blueprint for tackling today's urgent issues of urban density, sustai

UK's Multi-Billion Pound Secret Property Spree for Asylum

An exclusive investigation uncovers how the British government is secretly spending billions of taxpayer pounds to acquire houses and flats for asylum seekers, bypassing local communities and sparking a major housing controversy.

UK House Prices Hit Record High of £375,131

New data reveals UK average house prices have soared to a record £375,131, with dramatic regional variations. Discover the hotspots and areas with the biggest growth in our comprehensive 2025 property market analysis.

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.

UK Property Market Plunge: Homebuyer Panic Hits Record

Exclusive: Britain's housing market faces a severe crisis as a record number of panicked buyers abandon purchases amid soaring mortgage rates and economic uncertainty. Property chain collapses hit unprecedented levels.

Indian Minister's 'Buy Australian Homes' Remark Sparks Fury

Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal faces backlash after suggesting wealthy Indians could purchase Australian properties to ease pressure on the local housing market, a comment labelled 'tone-deaf' during a severe affordability crisis.

Build Your Own Home For A £30,000 Discount

The UK government launches a groundbreaking scheme allowing families to secure massive discounts on new homes by contributing 'sweat equity' through construction work. Discover how this initiative tackles the housing crisis and empowers aspiring homeowner

£10,000 Bonus for New Homeowners in Govt Scheme

Exclusive: New homeowners could receive a life-changing £10,000 bonus under a radical government proposal to boost property ownership and slash mortgage costs. Find out if you qualify.

Elon Musk's UK asylum seeker luxury housing claim sparks row

Tech billionaire Elon Musk ignites a political firestorm by alleging on X that UK asylum seekers are being housed in luxury townhouses worth £300,000, complete with underfloor heating and electric vehicle charging points, directly challenging the governme

300,000 UK Homes at Risk of Chimney Collapse

A shocking new report reveals that hundreds of thousands of UK homes could be at risk from dangerous chimney defects, with repair costs potentially reaching £3,000 per household. Experts warn of a ticking time bomb as ageing structures deteriorate.

UK House Prices See Sharpest Annual Drop Since 2011

New data from Nationwide reveals UK house prices fell by 5.3% annually in December 2023, marking the most significant decline in over a decade as higher mortgage rates continue to dampen the property market.

Rayner to sanction councils blocking housing developments

Deputy PM Angela Rayner unveils a major crackdown on English local authorities that obstruct housing development, threatening financial penalties and potential government intervention to tackle the housing crisis.

Family's horror in Ealing Council's rat-poo infested flat

A homeless family with a newborn baby has been left in despair after Ealing Council placed them in temporary housing riddled with rat droppings, damp, and severe disrepair, sparking outrage and calls for immediate action.

NZ House Price Crash: Could It Happen in the UK?

New Zealand's house prices are in a dramatic freefall, dropping over 15% from their peak. We analyse the global economic forces behind the crash and what it means for property markets worldwide, including the UK.

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