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Category : Property
Lone tenant refuses to leave doomed estate earmarked for demolition
Andy Roche, 51, is the last resident in a 126-home estate slated for demolition in Rochdale, refusing to move from his flat of 28 years, citing autism-related needs.
Cloncaird Castle for sale in Ayrshire for over £3m
Cloncaird Castle, a 15-bedroom B Listed 16th-century Ayrshire castle, is on the market through Savills for offers over £3 million, featuring event space, holiday cottages, and 143 acres.
Scottish island cottage for sale in 'spectacular setting'
No 5 Deiraclete, a two-bedroom cottage on Harris in the Outer Hebrides, is for sale for offers over £310,000, featuring sea views and a decked terrace.
Pippa Middleton must tear up car park after appeal fails
Pippa Middleton and husband James Matthews have been ordered to remove an unauthorised six-space car park at their £15m Berkshire estate after planners rejected their appeal.
Liverpool Council HMO block overruled on appeal
The Planning Inspectorate overturned Liverpool Council's refusal of four HMOs in Wavertree, Toxteth and Mossley Hill, citing flawed evidence handling.
Lone tenant refuses to move from doomed Rochdale estate
Andy Roche, 51, is the last resident in a Rochdale estate earmarked for demolition, refusing to leave his flat of 28 years despite empty blocks and redevelopment plans.
Traveller Site Row: Residents Struggle to Sell Homes
Residents in Wickford, Essex, struggle to sell homes after a traveller site expanded despite enforcement notices. One homeowner cut his price by £180,000. The council considers a court injunction.
Argyll bungalow with Sound of Jura views on sale for £450k
Reul Na Mara, a three-bedroom bungalow in Argyll, offers panoramic Sound of Jura views and is on sale through Savills for offers over £450,000.
HMO and hotel plans among latest Greater Manchester developments
Plans for a flexible HMO and hotel for up to 48 people in Leigh town centre are among the latest developments in Greater Manchester, with projects also proposed in Manchester, Salford, Stockport, Oldham, and Wigan.
Blencowe Scaffolding collapses into administration after 62 years
Blencowe Scaffolding Ltd, founded in 1964, has entered administration with over 100 jobs at risk and assets worth £7.6m. Administrators were appointed on August 12.
Elden Ring Tarnished Edition pre-order deal: £43 instead of £60
Nintendo Switch 2 players can pre-order Elden Ring Tarnished Edition for £43.49 via a TopCashback deal, saving over £16 off the £59.99 price ahead of its August 28 release.
Autistic tenant refuses to leave doomed Rochdale estate
Andy Roche, 51, is the last resident in a 126-flat Rochdale estate slated for demolition, refusing to move despite RBH's bulldozer plans and five rehousing offers.
Pensioner fears water meter will kill wife's garden
A Fairfield pensioner fears a water meter will raise his bill and kill his wife's beloved flowers, but United Utilities offers a lowest bill guarantee.
Chester Flat on Roman Wall Listed for £275k
A two-bedroom apartment built on Chester's Roman city walls, a 2,000-year-old scheduled monument, is on the market for offers over £275,000.
Tenants could claim 3x deposit if landlord failed to protect
Tenants in England can claim up to three times their deposit if their landlord failed to protect it or provide prescribed information, says Citizens Advice.
Derelict bungalow becomes £535k family home
A derelict bungalow in Prestatyn was transformed into a contemporary four-bed family home, now on the market for £535,000 after an 18-month renovation.
Barlinnie replacement could cost over £1m per prisoner
Scotland's jail-building fiasco is likely to cost taxpayers over £1million per prisoner, with HMP Glasgow and HMP Highland costs soaring.
Swansea tenant showers on balcony with garden hose
A Swansea council tenant used a garden hose on his balcony to wash because his shower took two weeks to fix, prompting a compensation claim.
Firefly Holidays enters liquidation, all trips cancelled
Award-winning UK travel firm Firefly Holidays has entered voluntary liquidation after over 10 years, halting all trips. Liquidator appointed August 4.
Exceptional Bamburgh Stone Home for Sale at £845,000
A luxury three-bedroom stone-built home in Bamburgh, Northumberland, is on the market for £845,000, featuring coastal views and high-quality finishes.
New builds hit 31C as heat trapped inside homes
New build homes in the UK are overheating, with indoor temperatures topping 31C during the recent heatwave, leaving residents struggling to cool down.
Cheddar lasts 10 months longer with wax paper hack
Cheddar cheese can be stored for up to 10 months longer if double wrapped in wax paper and then plastic or foil, says Tillamook's Jill Allen.
Royal estates rent out homes failing energy standards
Royal estates, including those owned by King Charles and Prince William, rent out homes that fail to meet legal energy efficiency standards, leaving tenants struggling to heat poorly insulated properties.
Escape to the Country couple's dream move delayed
Sarah and Matt, who appeared on Escape to the Country after a life-changing accident, face a setback as their current home remains unsold, delaying their move.
BBC star Esme Young lives in rented council flat, can't afford home
Great British Sewing Bee judge Esme Young, 77, has lived in the same one-bedroom council flat in Islington since 1983, saying she has never been able to afford her own home.
HSBC Canary Wharf tower could become £1bn rooftop attraction
HSBC's 45-storey Canary Wharf tower could be transformed under a £1bn retrofit, featuring a public rooftop with 360-degree views, a 181-room hotel, and landscaped terraces.
Man's wallpaper discovery prompts Reddit advice
A man stripping wallpaper found a massive gap between wall and window frame hidden behind plastic trim, and asked Reddit for advice on how to fill it.
Family of five downsizes to one-bedroom to save £700 a month
A family of five save £700 a month after downsizing to a one-bedroom apartment, a move that began as a temporary solution during mum's brain surgery recovery.
Hundreds of homes planned at former 3M factory in Swansea
Up to 400 homes, a community hub, workshops and open spaces are proposed for the former 3M site between Gorseinon and Penllergaer, with Walters seeking pre-application advice from Swansea Council.
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