Category : Property


Mortgage Lenders Pause Rate Cuts as Swap Rates Rise

Several mortgage lenders have paused planned rate reductions as swap rates climb sharply due to Middle East conflict and inflation fears, though average rates still show a slight downward trend overall.

Golf Course Sinkhole Exposes Lost Wine Cellar

A sinkhole on a UK golf course, initially thought to be a collapsed drain, has uncovered a hidden wine cellar filled with vintage bottles, sparking local intrigue and historical investigation.

Friendlord Dynamics: Mixing Money and Mates in Renting

As the UK's property market tightens, more renters are turning to friends for housing, creating 'friendlord' relationships. This article explores the risks and rewards, from legal pitfalls to friendship strains, with real-life stories and expert advice.

LA's Graffiti Towers Bought for $1.2BN Renovation Project

Oceanwide Plaza, the notorious graffiti-covered skyscrapers in downtown LA, has been purchased by a KPC Group and Landlease joint venture for $470 million, with an additional $800 million earmarked for renovation ahead of the 2028 Olympics.

Cornwall's 'Ghost Estate' Empty 8 Years Amid Planning Row

A housing development in Calstock, Cornwall, with 33 new-build homes has stood empty for eight years due to spiraling costs and legal disputes between developers and the council, sparking local outrage over wasted housing potential.

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