Alan Titchmarsh Moved to Tears by Nursery Giving Away £500,000 Worth of Plants
Alan Titchmarsh was moved to tears after a Hampshire nursery gave away £500,000 worth of plants to locals during lockdown.
Category : Property
Carmarthen HMO Approved Despite 'Totally Inappropriate' Concerns
A former clinic in Carmarthen will become a 10-bed HMO despite councillor concerns over density, noise, and parking. Planning officers approved the application.
Final Chance to Buy Showhome at West Lothian Development
Homebuyers have one last opportunity to secure a four-bedroom showhome at Cruden Homes' Wellwater Grove in East Calder, West Lothian, priced at £435,000.
Parents Pay £78K 'Catchment Premium' for Top Nursery Homes
Parents pay an average £78,000 premium to live near Ofsted Outstanding nurseries, with some areas seeing premiums over £390,000. Competition is fierce for limited places.
Sunderland Release 15 Players in Europa League Rebuild
Sunderland have released 15 players, including four first-team stars, as they prepare for Europa League football next season following a sensational seventh-place Premier League finish.
Manchester £140m skyscraper loans 'flawed and unlawful'
A Court of Appeal hears that GMCA's £140m loans to developer Renaker were based on a 'flawed and unlawful' decision, with claims of no due diligence.
Homeowners save £22,106 by renovating instead of moving
A new study reveals that 75% of homeowners prefer renovating over moving, saving an average of £22,106. Interior designer Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen explores 'space stretchers' who adapt their homes creatively.
Man United New Stadium: Berrada Update and Land Deal
Manchester United provide updates on new 100,000-seater stadium project, land negotiations, and financing plans.
Sunderland sports club faces key vote on housing plan
Ashbrooke Sports Club urges Sunderland councillors to approve a 49-home development to clear £500k debt and upgrade facilities, with a planning vote set for June 10.
Johnston Hall's Breathtaking Renovation Revealed
Johnston Hall in Pembrokeshire underwent a stunning renovation, transforming its interiors and grounds while preserving historic charm. Now on sale for £1.85M.
Homebuyer Demand Slips on Mortgage Rate Rise: Bellway
Bellway reports dip in homebuyer interest in April and May due to rising mortgage rates and higher building costs from Middle East tensions, potentially slowing housing market recovery.
Scottish Transfer Window Closes Two Days After England
Scottish Premiership clubs will enjoy a significant advantage as the transfer window closes two days after England's, allowing extra time for deals and loans.
Gears of War E-Day PS5 Promo Leak Challenges Xbox Exclusivity
An official Xbox podcast accidentally showed a PlayStation 5 logo for Gears of War: E-Day, fueling rumors of a last-minute exclusivity pivot. Microsoft denies the claim.
Bromley Council to Reject 350-Home Green Belt Plan
Bromley Council intends to refuse a 'completely inappropriate' application for 350 homes on green belt land in St Mary Cray, despite half being affordable.
MPs Urge Stamp Duty Overhaul to Boost Home Ownership
A cross-party committee of MPs calls for stamp duty reform, warning the tax damages the economy, hampers first-time buyers, and stalls the housing market.
Reeves Told to Overhaul Stamp Duty as MPs Warn of Damage
A cross-party committee of MPs has urged Rachel Reeves to reform stamp duty, warning the tax hurts first-time buyers, slows the housing market, and damages the economy.
DWP PIP Points: Qualify for £778 Monthly Payment
Learn how DWP assesses PIP claims using a points-based system. Find out the exact points needed for standard and enhanced rates, up to £778 monthly.
MPs: Seize Empty London Homes for Social Housing
MPs urge new powers for councils to seize empty homes in London for social housing, alongside stamp duty reform to ease the housing crisis.
Polish worker wins £1.8m mansion, sells to return to Poland
Dawid Szulc, 39, a Polish train conductor living in Crewe, won a luxury mansion, Land Rover, and cash, but sold them to fund his dream move back to Poland after 20 years in the UK.
Diddly Squat Farm Value Soars to £12.5 Million
Jeremy Clarkson's Diddly Squat Farm, bought for £4.45M in 2008, is now worth £12.5M. His pub operates at a loss of £8,486 as new series airs.
Sale B&M Store May Be Replaced by 68 New Homes
Plans to demolish a B&M store in Sale, Trafford, for 68 new apartments face a decision this week despite traffic concerns and community objections.
Inside a £2m Gosforth Home with Gym and Sauna
Explore a rare seven-bedroom detached home in Gosforth, Newcastle, listed at £1,995,000. Features include a gym, sauna, and spacious family living over three floors.
North Shields office to become four flats in new plan
Plans have been submitted to convert a former accountancy office in North Shields into four self-contained flats, pending approval from North Tyneside Council.
Metrocentre Up for Sale, Frasers Group Tipped as Buyer
The Metrocentre in Gateshead is up for sale with a £500m price tag, and Mike Ashley's Frasers Group is tipped as a potential buyer, amid plans for a major regeneration.
Paisley bowling club's housing plan on unused land approved
Hawkhead Bowling Club's plan to sell its south green for housing has been granted planning permission in principle, aiming to secure the club's financial future.
East Kilbride Sports Hub Faces Rejection by Planning Chiefs
East Kilbride Community Trust's £1.6m sports hub plans face rejection over park impact, traffic, and parking concerns. Decision due June 9.
Paisley Centre Plans Scrapped, Building For Sale
Plans to transform Paisley Centre into flats, hotel, and medical centre have been scrapped. Owner Beyond Retail puts the shopping centre up for sale after viability issues.
East Kilbride Plan for 600 Homes Faces Objections
A proposal for up to 600 homes on farmland in East Kilbride, including affordable housing and a retirement village, faces objections but is recommended for approval.
Deal Agreed for 16 New Affordable Homes in West Lothian
Taylor Wimpey East Scotland has finalised an agreement with Home Group Scotland to deliver 16 affordable homes for social rent at Calderwood in East Calder, West Lothian.
Eurocentral land may get parking and padel courts
A planning application proposes 509 parking spaces and two padel courts on a former factory site at Eurocentral, vacant since 2008.
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