Perth Council Set to Block Gina Rinehart's Helipad Plans
Perth Council recommends blocking Gina Rinehart's helipad proposal over noise and planning concerns; vote next week.
Category : Property
Fourth Clifftop Home Demolished Amid Coastal Erosion Crisis
Demolition of fourth clifftop home in Thorpeness, Suffolk, begins after critical erosion. Owner Jean Flick, 88, stays with family.
Coleen Advises on Handling Neighbour Fence Blocking Light
A homeowner seeks advice after neighbours built a taller fence blocking light while on holiday. Coleen advises talking to them and contacting the council.
Australia's Rental Vacancy Rate Hits Record Low as Housing Crisis Worsens
Australia's rental vacancy rate hits record low of 1.10% as housing affordability worsens, with advocates calling for government action.
London First-Time Buyer Deposit Nearly £45k vs £13k in North East
Nationwide analysis reveals London first-time buyers need £44,800 deposit, over three times the £13,100 needed in the North East.
Laundry Expert's Simple Household Hacks Banish Summer Stains
Laundry expert Fran Forgione shares cheap household tips to remove grass, red wine, grease, and coffee stains without harsh chemicals.
Charity Shop Workers Warn Common Habit Ruining Stores
Charity shop volunteers warn that donating poor-quality items forces shops to raise prices to cover disposal costs.
British Couple Trade UK Life for Bali, Rent Three-Bed House for £2,000 a Year
British couple Matt Dearing and Carlie Donnelley move from Manchester to Bali, renting a three-bed house for £2,000 a year after selling their UK home for £365,000.
Norfolk Airbnb Owner Loses Appeal Over 'Debauchery' Hot Tub Parties
Airbnb owner loses planning appeal after neighbours complain of hot tub sex parties, condoms, and noise at Norfolk bungalow.
Trump's $200bn Mortgage Bond Plan Could Lower Rates, Experts Say
President Trump plans to lower mortgage rates by having Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac buy $200bn in bonds, but experts warn of short-term impact.
Bristol School Delayed by Flooding Fears, May Worsen Places Shortage
New Bristol secondary school Oasis Temple Quarter delayed a year due to Environment Agency flooding concerns, risking shortfall of 200 places.
Reeves Unveils Mansion Tax Surcharge on High-Value Homes in Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves introduces council tax surcharge on homes over £2m from 2028, raising £400m annually.
MPs Demand Action on Temporary Accommodation Crisis After Child Deaths
MPs urge action after data shows 104 child deaths linked to temporary accommodation, with record numbers of children in such housing.
Rochelle Humes Reveals Progress on New Family Home Build
Rochelle and Marvin Humes are building a forever home from scratch, involving their children in design, while planning UK staycations for summer.
Bromley Residents Divided Over Neighbour's Underground Helicopter Lift Plan
London suburb neighbours clash over plan for underground helicopter storage lift, citing noise, privacy, and environmental concerns.
Bankrupt Woking Council Receives £500m Taxpayer Bailout as Surrey Mergers Go Ahead
Bankrupt Woking council gets £500m taxpayer bailout as part of Surrey local government shake-up, merging 12 authorities into two new unitary councils.
London House Prices Forecast to Fall 12% by 2024, Capital Economics Warns
Capital Economics forecasts UK house price falls of up to 12% in London by 2024, driven by interest rate rises and inflation.
Beach hut prices fall 9.8% across UK hotspots
Average asking prices for beach huts in Britain have dropped 9.8% in the past year, with West Sussex seeing the biggest fall of 35.1%.
Car Crashes Into Schoolgirls Outside Liverpool Academy
Six children injured after a car mounts the kerb and hits them outside Belvedere Academy in Liverpool. Driver in her 80s treated at scene.
Crest Nicholson sees early signs of housing market recovery after sluggish year
Housebuilder Crest Nicholson reports early signs of recovery after a sluggish 2025, despite missing profit expectations and warning of low demand.
Netflix’s House of Guinness: A Family Saga ‘Juicier Than Downton Abbey’
Netflix’s House of Guinness, from Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight, dramatises the brewing dynasty’s rivalries and scandals after the 1868 death of patriarch Benjamin Guinness.
Developer appeals over holiday-only rule at Welsh ghost estate
Most of the 16 homes on a north Wales estate remain unsold due to a planning condition restricting them to holiday use. The developer is now appealing the refusal to change the rule.
How a Thatcher-inspired punk housing coop became a Hull social enterprise
How a group of punks in 1980s Hull used mortgage deregulation to create Giroscope, now a £10m social enterprise.
Luxury Bedside Table With Charging Station Now Under £30
Amazon deal slashes price of Vasagle nightstand with built-in charging ports to under £30. Shoppers call it an 'absolute bargain'.
Business Council Calls for £10bn Housing Reform Fund to Tackle Australian Supply Crisis
Business Council of Australia proposes £10bn fund to reward states for fixing housing supply bottlenecks, phasing out stamp duty, and fast-tracking migrant workers.
Market Drayton Wetherspoons Fire Forces Evacuation
Up to 50 firefighters tackled a blaze at The Hippodrome Wetherspoons in Market Drayton; accidental fire from open fireplace, no casualties.
Ant and Dec Poised to Sign £30m Golden Handcuffs Deal with ITV
Ant and Dec are close to signing a £30m three-year contract with ITV, securing their role as the broadcaster's biggest stars until 2019.
Stockport council to pay £28k after losing homes legal fight
Stockport Council has been ordered to pay £28,000 after a High Court judge threw out its legal challenge against plans for 775 homes at Woodford Garden Village.
Zero-deposit mortgages cost thousands more
Zero-deposit mortgages can cost homeowners tens of thousands more due to higher interest and slower equity building, analysis finds.
UK house prices fall unexpectedly in May amid Iran war uncertainty
UK house prices fell 0.1% in May, third monthly drop, as Iran war uncertainty drives mortgage rates higher, says Halifax.
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