World's Tallest Prison to Replace Rikers Island in NYC
NYC's new 13-storey Manhattan Detention Facility, set to be the world's tallest prison, will replace Rikers Island as part of a $16bn programme.
Category : Property
A Place in the Sun couple left emotional after securing Spanish dream home
A Place in the Sun guests Sarah and Andy were left welling up after securing their dream home in Costa Blanca, Spain, for £163,000, planning to relocate permanently.
Vistry submits plans for 534 homes at two Wirral sites
Vistry has submitted a reserved matters application to Wirral Council for 534 homes in Bromborough, including 110 extra care apartments, plus a new promenade and bus route.
Bolton Council buys HSBC building for £1.74m redevelopment
Bolton Council has approved £1.74m purchase of the HSBC building in Victoria Square, described as the last piece in the puzzle for the town centre redevelopment.
Man Utd baulk at Barcelona's £38.5m asking price for Balde
Manchester United have been offered Barcelona left-back Alejandro Balde but are unwilling to meet the €45m (£38.5m) valuation, instead seeking a loan deal before the September 1 deadline.
Man City's £300m midfield overhaul explained
Manchester City are set to finalise an £85m deal for Ayyoub Bouaddi and could spend close to £400m on midfielders this window, funded by £259.6m in player sales.
Railway station home on active Tarka Line for £365,000
A former Devon railway station transformed into a home and holiday let is on sale for £365,000, with trains passing by every hour on the active Tarka Line.
Healey: £71m tungsten mine investment backs British industry
The Hemerdon tungsten and tin mine in Devon will receive up to £71 million from the National Wealth Fund, with the Government taking a 7% stake and rights to half of production.
Salford church site to become 40 affordable homes
Around 40 'truly affordable' social homes will be built in Winton on the site of a former church, after plans were approved by the council.
Legal rights when neighbour picks fruit from your garden tree
Fruit on overhanging branches belongs to the tree owner, but fallen fruit can be kept by the neighbour whose garden it lands in.
Neath estate fire: owner calls blaze a 'devastating setback'
The owner of Grade II* listed Rheola House, gutted by fire on August 18, has called the blaze a 'devastating setback' and vows to continue plans for a 295-bed hotel.
Amazon Cuts Ring Video Doorbell 2K Price to £44.99 in Limited Deal
Amazon has reduced the Ring Video Doorbell 2K battery model to £44.99, a 40% price drop, for a limited time, with bundle offers also available.
Inside Carmarthen's £41m Debenhams transformation
Carmarthen's former Debenhams store is being converted into Atriwm, a £41m hub with adventure golf, a gym, health services and university teaching space, due to open in early 2027.
Burnham's 1.5m homes pledge 'pure fantasy' as building falls
Labour's 1.5 million homes target is 'pure fantasy' after ONS data shows construction output fell 8.2% year-on-year, critics say.
Simple step for creamy potatoes that don't fall apart
Starting potatoes in cold water rather than boiling water helps them cook evenly, keeping them creamy and intact, according to Serious Eats' Daniel Gritzer.
Bathla Group collapses with 15,000 homes unfinished
Bathla Group, one of Australia's largest builders, entered voluntary administration on August 25 with 15,000 homes under construction and debts over A$3 billion.
Stockport dad 'stuck' in £235k flat after flood
A Stockport dad says he's 'stuck' in a £235,000 flat at Meadow Mill, which he claims is uninsured, incomplete, and deteriorating after a devastating flood.
Burnham drops social homes pledge amid funding pressures
Andy Burnham has backtracked on his promise to build thousands of social homes in Greater Manchester, citing funding constraints and rising costs.
Sadiq Khan unveils £6bn plan for thousands of new London homes
Sir Sadiq Khan will inject £6 billion into building more council and housing association homes in London, using £3.3 billion of Government funding confirmed for the capital.
Burnham gives Greater Manchester £529m for affordable homes
Greater Manchester receives £529m from £10bn wave of Labour's £39bn housing plan to build around 4,400 new homes, mostly social rent.
North East to get £445m for 3,400 affordable homes
The North East will receive around £445 million to build 3,400 council, social, and affordable homes across Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, and County Durham, as part of a £39 billion national programme.
£400m boost to fix Liverpool housing crisis
Liverpool City Region will receive up to £380m from the government's £39bn housing programme to build around 3,100 new social and affordable homes, with Mayor Steve Rotheram hailing it as the first council house-building programme in 40 years.
Burnham: £10bn to 'build country out of housing crisis'
Andy Burnham allocates £10bn for 73,600 homes across England, with two-thirds expected to be social housing, as part of the drive to deliver 1.5 million homes by 2029.
Salford three-bedroom home at auction for £1,000
A three-bedroom terraced house in Salford, needing full renovation, goes to online auction on September 9-10 with a £1,000 starting bid.
Public records needed on social housing delivery, says report
A new report urges public records on social housing delivery to improve transparency and accountability in the sector.
Former Ashton Barclays bank on market for £380,000
The former Barclays branch on Wigan Road in Ashton-in-Makerfield has been listed for sale at £380,000, marketed as suitable for retail, offices, medical or leisure use.
Queues and emotional scenes as Stockport's Weir Mill opens
Dozens queued around the block as Stockport's £60m Weir Mill opened on August 22, with 253 apartments and new businesses.
Newcastle Late Night Levy Set to Be Axed in Council Move
Newcastle City Council's licensing committee has backed scrapping the Late Night Levy, a £299-£4,400 annual fee on 281 venues, in a move to relieve financial pressure on the hospitality sector.
Batman Begins Manor Owner Risks Losing Home Over Bat Surveys
The owner of Grade I-listed Mentmore Towers, used as Wayne Manor in Batman Begins, risks losing the property unless bat surveys are conducted and repairs begin.
KNOX reps put £1k behind bar at Newcastle pub after Liverpool draw
KNOX Hydration reps put £1,000 behind the bar at The Dubliner in Newcastle after the Magpies' 1-1 draw with Liverpool, rewarding fans who stayed for post-match drinks.
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