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Investment Scams Surge 53% in UK, FCA Warns
The Financial Conduct Authority warns of sophisticated fraud operations targeting British investors, with reported cases jumping 53% in a single year.
FCA: Banks need stricter controls against romance scams
The Financial Conduct Authority warns banks must implement stronger safeguards as sophisticated romance scams surge, costing victims millions annually. New regulatory framework expected.
Social Media Travel Scams Cost Brits Thousands
Exclusive investigation reveals sophisticated cyber scams using fake social media posts and cloned websites to target British holidaymakers. Learn how to protect yourself from these devastating frauds.
Tenant found in same home after 8-year absence
A British woman shares her astonishing story of returning to her former rental property after eight years, only to find the same tenant still occupying the home in what she describes as an unbelievable coincidence.
Tourist beats £1,400 hire car damage bill with smart strategy
A savvy tourist reveals his step-by-step guide to challenging unfair car rental charges after facing a massive damage claim. Learn the essential tips that saved him thousands.
EU cracks down on Airbnb with new rental rules
The European Commission unveils sweeping regulations for short-term rentals like Airbnb and Booking.com, requiring mandatory data sharing and registration to combat housing shortages.
Victoria's Rental Revolution: Portable Bonds Approved
Groundbreaking rental reforms in Victoria will introduce portable bonds and ban key money fees, offering tenants greater flexibility and financial relief in Australia's competitive rental market.
LA's mounting rental crisis threatens housing stability
Los Angeles County faces a mounting rental debt crisis as landlords struggle with millions in unpaid rent despite emergency COVID-19 assistance programmes.
Holiday letting nightmare revealed by Place in Sun host
Exclusive: After 13 years of renting out her Spanish villa, a seasoned A Place in the Sun host shares the shocking realities and hidden costs of holiday letting that travel shows never mention.
Tourist Visa Scam Warning: Don't Get Duped
Exclusive investigation reveals how sophisticated scam sites are tricking British travellers out of hundreds of pounds for visa applications. Learn how to spot the fakes and protect your money.
Australia's Rental Crisis Worsens as Affordability Plummets
New data reveals Australia's rental crisis is worsening, with average households now spending over 30% of income on housing. Experts warn of growing homelessness and call for urgent government intervention.
Nashville Rental Crisis: Months of Free Rent Offered
Music City's rental boom turns to bust as developers flood market with luxury apartments, forcing unprecedented concessions including 2-3 months free rent and waived fees to attract tenants.
Hallmark Channel warns fans about sophisticated online scams
The beloved television network alerts viewers about fraudulent social media schemes impersonating stars like Lacey Chabert and Ryan Paevey, urging fans to stay vigilant against fake competitions and unauthorised merchandise.
Australia's Rental Crisis: Affordability Hits Record Low
New data reveals Australia's rental crisis is worsening, with average households now spending over 30% of income on housing. Meanwhile, political tensions rise over immigration policies and economic pressures mount.
Australia's rental crisis deepens as affordability hits record low
New data reveals Australia's rental crisis has worsened dramatically, with average households now spending over 30% of income on housing as the government scrambles for solutions ahead of the budget.
Tenants' viral response to landlord's empty threat
Renters deliver masterclass in tenant rights after landlord threatens eviction over discovery they're planning to move out anyway. The bold letter response has been hailed as 'absolute perfection'.
Bondi rental property lines spark tenant outrage
Exclusive look at the controversial rental property dividing lines in Bondi that have outraged tenants and triggered official council action in Sydney's heated rental market.
Bizarre No-Photo Rental Rule Stuns Sydney House Hunters
A Sydney rental property has sparked outrage with its unusual prohibition on taking photographs inside the home during inspections, leaving potential tenants baffled and frustrated.
Landlord's 'No Cooking' Clause Sparks Tenant Fury
A landlord's extraordinary clause banning tenants from cooking in their own kitchen has ignited legal controversy and tenant rights discussions across the UK rental market.
Deepfake Doctors: AI Clones Push Dangerous Health Scams
Shocking investigation reveals sophisticated deepfake technology is being used to create fraudulent endorsements from real NHS doctors for unproven weight loss pills and supplements. Cybersecurity experts warn this is a growing threat to public health.
UK Job Scam Alert: Fake Flexible Work Offers Target Jobseekers
Exclusive investigation reveals a surge in sophisticated SMS job scams targeting UK jobseekers with fake 'flexible work' offers. Learn how to spot the red flags and protect yourself from financial fraud.
Sydney tenant wins landmark rental bond case against landlord
A Sydney tenant has scored a significant victory at the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal, forcing a landlord to return a $2,600 bond illegally withheld after an eviction without a stated cause. The case sets a crucial precedent for renters' rights in
Airbnb guest's £10K selfie destruction spree in California mansion
An Airbnb guest in California barricaded herself inside a luxury property, causing £10,000 in damages while taking bizarre selfies, in a shocking short-term rental horror story.
Romance Scams: How to Spot the Red Flags
Exclusive: UK finance experts reveal the devastating emotional and financial toll of romance fraud, with victims losing an average of £18,500. Learn the critical warning signs to avoid becoming a target.
Perth Family Priced Out in Rental Market Crisis
A working family from Perth faces an agonising search for a new home after their landlord put their rental property on the market, exposing Scotland's deepening housing affordability crisis.
Perth's rental crisis: $1,000-a-week for Swan home
A basic brick-and-tile house in Perth's Swan region, described as being in the 'middle of nowhere', is being offered for a jaw-dropping $1,000 per week, highlighting the city's severe rental crisis and soaring property costs.
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.
Pensioners Priced Out: UK Retirement Rental Crisis Deepens
A devastating report reveals Britain's deepening retirement rental nightmare, with soaring costs pushing pensioners to the brink and creating 'no-go' zones for retirees across major cities.
Tenants' fury over landlord's unexpected handwritten note
Renters left furious after discovering unexpected handwritten note from landlord upon moving into new apartment. The viral story exposes growing tensions in UK's rental market.
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