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Labour investigates Angela Rayner over tax affairs allegations

Deputy Labour leader Angela Rayner is under internal investigation by her own party over allegations surrounding her tax affairs and past council house sale. The probe, confirmed by leader Keir Starmer, follows scrutiny of her financial dealings.

Expert Challenges Allsopp's Property Advice to Rayner

Property expert David Hollingworth challenges Kirstie Allsopp's controversial advice to Angela Rayner, warning selling her council house could have been a major financial misstep. Discover why holding onto property often beats quick sales in UK's volatile

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.

Fed's Lisa Cook faces mortgage investigation

US Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook is under investigation by the House Judiciary Committee over allegations of improper mortgage approvals during the pandemic. Discover the details of the claims and the Fed's response.

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.

Pound Crashes to Record Low After Truss's Mini-Budget

The UK faces a severe economic crisis as the pound sterling crashes to a historic low against the dollar following Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng's mini-budget, triggering emergency warnings from the Bank of England and soaring mortgage costs for millions.

Major Lenders Slash UK Mortgage Rates to 7-Month Low

In a major boost for the UK housing market, leading lenders including Halifax and HSBC have cut mortgage rates to their lowest point since last summer, offering new hope for first-time buyers struggling to get on the property ladder.

Bank forgives £1m debt for terminally ill cancer patient

Bank of Scotland clears £1,000,000 debt for terminally ill cancer patient Ian Pritchard after his emotional appeal went viral. Discover how this act of compassion brought relief to a family facing unimaginable hardship.

£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.

Deported fraudster jailed for £1.3m property swindle

Anopkumar Maudhoo, an illegal immigrant and serial fraudster, has been sentenced to six years for orchestrating a sophisticated property scam that netted over £1.3 million from victims across London and the South East.

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.

SFO Drops Fraud Probe Into Construction Giant Hanson

The Serious Fraud Office has abruptly closed its criminal investigation into Hanson, one of the UK's largest construction material suppliers, without bringing any charges. The probe, which examined suspected bribery and corruption, has been shut down afte

DOJ Investigates Trump Over Alleged Mortgage Fraud

The US Department of Justice has launched a criminal investigation into Donald Trump and the Trump Organisation, examining potential bank and insurance fraud linked to a controversial $100 million mortgage on a New York skyscraper.

Man Found Dead In Burned-Out Car In Westminster

A major police investigation is underway after the grim discovery of a man's body inside a burnt-out vehicle on a central London street, with forensic teams scouring the scene for clues.

Reeves Scraps Landlord Tax Relief to Fund NI Cut

Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers her first Budget with a major blow to landlords, scrapping the mortgage interest tax relief to fund a cut in National Insurance for millions of workers.

Labour Scraps Home Guarantee Scheme for First-Time Buyers

The Albanese government has officially terminated the Home Guarantee Scheme, a flagship initiative designed to help Australians get on the property ladder with smaller deposits, sparking outrage from aspiring homeowners.

US Home Prices Crash: Sellers Slash Prices in Major Cities

Exclusive analysis reveals a dramatic surge in property price reductions across the United States, with nearly half of all cities experiencing significant declines. Sellers are forced to make steep cuts as high mortgage rates and economic uncertainty cool

£18k to $1.4m: Sydney's Ultimate Property Jackpot

A modest 1975 mortgage for £18,000 on a Sydney home has transformed into a staggering $1.4 million property fortune, revealing one of Australia's most remarkable real estate success stories.

Judge Rejects Trump's Bid to Dismiss NY Fraud Case

A New York judge has rejected Donald Trump's bid to dismiss a major civil mortgage fraud lawsuit, dealing a significant blow to the former president's legal defence strategy and allowing the case to move towards a high-stakes trial.

Japanese Knotweed Invasion Plunges Ayr Property Prices

The picturesque seaside town of Ayr is under siege from Japanese Knotweed, with homeowners facing plummeting property values and mortgage rejections. Discover the full extent of this ecological and financial crisis.

UK House Prices See Biggest Monthly Drop Since 2012

Official data reveals a dramatic 0.9% fall in UK house prices for November 2023, the steepest monthly decline since 2012. Experts warn of a 'cooling market' as high mortgage rates and economic pressures bite.

UK House Price Growth Slows to Just 0.2%, ONS Reports

New official figures from the Office for National Statistics show UK house price growth slowed to just 0.2% annually, with London experiencing the most significant downturn. We analyse the regional trends and what it means for homeowners and buyers.

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