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British family homeless after Spanish property nightmare

A British family's dream of owning a sun-drenched Spanish villa turned into a devastating reality when construction flaws left them homeless and facing financial ruin. Discover their cautionary tale of overseas property investment gone terribly wrong.

British Virgin Islands face tsunami threat

New geological research reveals the Caribbean paradise of the British Virgin Islands faces a significant tsunami risk from nearby fault lines, with experts calling for urgent preparedness measures.

Neglected home spaces costing UK homeowners thousands

Property experts reveal how neglected areas like sheds, garages and spare rooms are dramatically reducing house values across Britain, with simple transformation tips to boost your property's worth.

Homebuyers Abandon Purchases at Record Rate

Britain's property market faces unprecedented turmoil as nearly 40% of home sales collapse before completion, with buyers retreating amid economic uncertainty and soaring costs.

Omaze £2.5m mansion winner sells prize home

A father who won a stunning £2.5million Omaze mansion in Kent has already sold the property for an undisclosed sum, choosing financial security over seaside luxury.

Three-bed semi stuns market with £5.5M price tag

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.

Office-to-Apartment Conversions Stalling in Australia

Australia's ambitious plan to transform empty offices into residential apartments faces major hurdles as high costs and complex regulations stall projects nationwide. Discover why this property trend is losing momentum.

Couple faces £350K bill after DIY shed fire disaster

A seemingly innocent garden project turned into a financial catastrophe for one couple, leaving them with a staggering £350,000 legal bill after their DIY shed caught fire and spread to neighbouring properties.

Russian billionaire's daughter buys Mone's £18m London home

The secret purchaser of Michelle Mone's £18 million Belgravia townhouse has been unveiled as the daughter of a sanctioned Russian billionaire, in a revelation that raises fresh questions about property ownership in London's elite districts.

UK Plans to Cut Homebuying Time by 4 Weeks

Ministers unveil radical plans to accelerate England's property purchasing process, promising to save buyers and sellers four weeks of stressful waiting through digital reforms and legal changes.

Indonesia School Collapse: Death Toll Hits 14

Tragedy deepens in Indonesia as emergency crews recover more victims from collapsed school building, with search operations continuing for missing persons amid growing community anguish.

Cold War nuclear bunker with blast monitor for sale

A remarkable piece of Cold War history has emerged on the property market - a fully-equipped nuclear bunker complete with original blast monitoring equipment, hidden beneath a Scottish hillside.

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