US Home Sales Sink to 30-Year Low in 2025
US home sales plunged to a 30-year low in 2025, marking a fourth year of downturn. High prices and mortgage rates sidelined buyers, despite a late-year surge. Read the full analysis.
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Families suffer sleepless nights from warehouse security lights
Residents in Tyldesley, Wigan, say flashing blue lights from a massive new business park are shining into bedrooms, ruining sleep. An action group demands change.
Royal hatmaker's campsite in New Forest sparks neighbour row
Vivien Sheriff, milliner to the Duchess of Cambridge, accuses neighbours of an 'orchestrated campaign' against her award-winning New Forest campsite. Locals complain of noise and guests feeding doughnuts to donkeys.
Nationwide slashes mortgage rates to 3.5%
Nationwide Building Society cuts fixed mortgage rates to as low as 3.5%, sparking a price war. Experts say it's a 'line-in-the-sand' moment for UK homeowners and first-time buyers in 2026.
Kamala Harris Buys $8.15 Million Malibu Mansion
Vice President Kamala Harris and Doug Emhoff have reportedly purchased an $8.15 million luxury home in Malibu's exclusive Point Dume neighbourhood, expanding their property portfolio. Discover the details of their new coastal retreat.
Abandoned UK Celebrity Mansions Left to Rot
From James Corden's Oxfordshire estate to Mr Blobby's TV home, explore the British mansions owned by stars that fell into shocking disrepair. Discover the stories behind the decay.
Nationwide Cuts Mortgage Rates to 3.50%
Nationwide Building Society cuts fixed mortgage rates to as low as 3.50% from Thursday, 14th January 2026. Experts hail a 'line-in-the-sand moment' for UK homeowners and first-time buyers.
US home sales stuck at 30-year low in 2025
US existing home sales remained at a 30-year low in 2025, marking a fourth year of slump. High mortgage rates and prices continue to sideline buyers. Read the full analysis.
Unusual Fridge Ingredient to Shine Wooden Floors
A home blogger reveals a surprising hack using a common condiment to restore shine and repel dust on wooden floors. Discover the simple, effective method.
Bride finds vintage wedding dress in hidden attic
A couple in Illinois found a secret attic in their new home containing a breathtaking vintage wedding dress. The bride-to-be plans to use it as her 'something borrowed'.
Renovator finds hidden Victorian tiles under flooring
Kelly Warburton discovered stunning original quarry tiles buried under cement in her Victorian home. After 11 months of painstaking restoration, the 'hidden treasure' is revealed. See the incredible transformation.
Woman finds hidden treasure under flooring in Victorian home
Kelly Warburton discovered stunning original quarry tiles beneath cement in her Irish Victorian home. After 11 months of restoration, the 'hidden treasure' is revealed. See the incredible transformation.
Trump's US Property Ban Could Redirect Investors to UK
Donald Trump's proposed ban on institutional US home buying could spur private equity firms to deepen investments in the UK's new-build market, raising tenant concerns over rent hikes and quality. Read the full analysis.
Maui fire survivors face end of FEMA rental assistance
Nearly 1,000 Maui households displaced by wildfires could lose vital FEMA housing aid in February 2026, risking homelessness in an already crippled rental market. Read the latest on the looming crisis.
Couple's homebuying dream crushed by housing shortfall
A young Sydney couple slashes costs and moves in with family, but Australia's 426,000-home shortfall means prices keep rising. Discover the national crisis derailing first-home buyers.
Young couple's homebuying dream crushed by housing crisis
James Martin and Liz Upcroft slash costs by $600 a week but Sydney's runaway property market leaves them behind. Australia faces a staggering 426,000-home shortfall.
Country House Owners Overlook Ghosts for £400k Running Costs
Chavenage House in the Cotswolds battles £400k annual costs, but owners James and Emma Lowsley-Williams overlook its ghostly potential, focusing on a yoga studio instead. Could the undead be the answer?
Robbie Williams Relocates to Bahamas in £100m Property Shift
Robbie Williams has officially moved to the Bahamas, buying a new luxury mansion and shifting his business base. Discover the details of his £100m property portfolio and family plans.
Controversial Salt Path Farmhouse on Market for £618k
The 17th-century Welsh farmhouse central to Raynor Winn's bestselling book 'The Salt Path' is for sale. The property's story involves homelessness, a terminal diagnosis, and allegations of financial misconduct. Discover the full story here.
SNP introduces new 'mansion tax' council tax bands
Scotland's Finance Secretary announces two new council tax bands for properties over £1m, mirroring Labour's policy. The move aims for 'fairness' but experts warn of market distortion.
SNP announces new 'mansion tax' council tax bands
Scotland's Finance Secretary Shona Robison has announced two new council tax bands for high-value homes, a move mirroring Labour's policy. Discover the impact on property owners and council funding.
Fresh Prince Bel Air House for Sale at £22.3m
The iconic mansion from the 90s sitcom Fresh Prince of Bel Air is set for sale for nearly $30m. Discover the details of this legendary Brentwood property.
Fresh Prince Bel Air House for Sale at £22.3m
The iconic mansion from The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air is set for sale for the first time in 48 years, with an asking price just under $30 million (£22.3m). Discover the details of this legendary property.
James Corden sells dilapidated £8.5m Henley mansion
James Corden has sold his £8.5m Henley-on-Thames mansion, which was left to rot by vandals. The star has abandoned his countryside dream for a London base. Read the full exclusive.
James Corden sells derelict £8.5m Henley mansion
Comedian James Corden has sold his dilapidated £8.5m Henley-on-Thames property, abandoning plans for a countryside retreat. The family will now settle in their London home.
£1.5m Homes Could Be Hit by Reeves' 'Mansion Tax'
Property owners warned that Chancellor Rachel Reeves' new council tax surcharge could impact homes valued from £1.5 million. Find out how the 'mansion tax' will affect you.
Family Homes Worth £1.5m Face 'Mansion Tax' Surcharge Risk
Property owners warned Chancellor Rachel Reeves' new council tax surcharge may ensnare homes valued from £1.5m. The Valuation Office plans checks to ensure accuracy, sparking Tory criticism of a widening 'family homes tax'.
Celebrity mansions abandoned and left to ruin
Explore the stories behind four lavish celebrity properties, from Courtney Love's Washington home to Mike Tyson's Ohio estate, that were left to decay due to financial woes, legal battles, and abandoned dreams.
Celebrity Mansions Abandoned and Left to Rot
From financial ruin to legal battles, discover the stories behind the derelict mansions of stars like Courtney Love, Nelly, and Mike Tyson. See what became of their dream homes.
Solar Panels & House Value: The 2026 UK Guide
Discover if solar panels increase your home's resale value in the UK. We analyse the facts on ROI, energy savings, and what really matters to buyers in 2026. Read the expert guide.
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