London House Prices Plummet In First Annual Drop Since 2012
UK house prices see first annual fall since 2012, down 0.1% year-on-year in June, with London prices 3% below 2017 highs.
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Noel Gallagher battles issues at £11.5m London home
Noel Gallagher is dealing with a leaky roof, rising damp, and structural issues at his £11.5m Grade II-listed north London home, months after buying it.
Council eyes Shiremoor care home site two years after fire
North Tyneside Council is in talks to buy the former Stanton Lodge care home in Shiremoor, two years after a suspected arson fire destroyed it.
Luxury Home Sales Surge in New York Despite Predictions of Wealth Flight
Luxury home sales in New York City rose 31% in November, defying predictions of a wealthy exodus after Zohran Mamdani's mayoral win.
Dad Jailed and Handed £475k Bill in Neighbour Fence Row
A father of five is jailed and ordered to sell his home after a garden fence dispute with neighbours leads to £475k in legal bills.
London Studio Flat Listed with Zero Bedrooms for £1,850 a Month Baffles Renters
A London studio flat listed as having zero bedrooms for £1,850/month sparks confusion and amusement on Reddit.
Bear Grylls' Welsh island home: 'coolest on planet'
Bear Grylls owns Saint Tudwal's Island West off the Llyn Peninsula, a remote Welsh island with a lighthouse, no mains electricity, and limited mobile coverage, which he calls the coolest home on Earth.
Young Australians Locked Out of Home Ownership as Political Will Falters
Young Australians face permanent exclusion from home ownership due to political inaction, investment incentives, soaring prices, and limited supply, analysis finds.
Thinktank urges scrapping stamp duty and council tax for new property wealth tax
A thinktank proposes replacing stamp duty and council tax with a property wealth tax to fix London's housing crisis, highlighting widening inequality and high costs.
Indigenous Australian oral traditions accurately record sea level rises 7,000 years ago
Indigenous Australian oral traditions accurately record sea level rises 7,000 years ago, with a unique cross-checking process ensuring accuracy over hundreds of generations.
Homes approved on Bury green belt after council loses appeal
Homes can be built on green belt land in Bury after the council lost an appeal against a development of up to nine homes on Bentley Lane, which was deemed 'grey belt'.
Reform UK Donor Nick Candy Sells Chelsea Mansion for Record £275m
Reform UK donor Nick Candy sells Grade II-listed Chelsea mansion Providence House for reported £275m, believed to be London's most expensive property sale.
Government Considers Overhaul of Council Tax and Stamp Duty
Government considers overhaul of council tax and stamp duty as pressure grows on Andy Burnham to act on unfair system.
China’s Abandoned Venice Complex Offers Escape from Rat Race
China's abandoned 'Life in Venice' complex offers cheap rents, attracting those escaping the rat race amidst the property downturn.
Sands pub redevelopment after eight years empty
The boarded-up Sands pub in Ainsdale will be redeveloped under a deal between Sefton Council and GSL Developments, part of the Ainsdale on Sea Eco-Vision project.
Plan to Turn Former Soft Play into Bedsits Rejected
Wirral Council rejects plans to convert former Clown Around soft play area in Birkenhead into four bedsits, citing inadequate space and street scene impact.
Argos cuts patio set by £95 in summer sale
Argos is offering the Home Newbury 6 Seater Folding Wooden Patio Set for £184.80, saving over £95. The set includes a table and six foldable chairs.
Mortgage Lending Rises in June Despite Rate Hikes
Net mortgage borrowing jumped to £7.7bn in June, with approvals rising to 58,200, despite higher rates, according to Bank of England figures.
Garages to Be Demolished for New Bridgend Flats
Plans to demolish a row of garages in Bridgend for six one-bedroom flats have been approved by the council, with parking and drainage improvements.
Carriage shed cottage near Northumberland beach
The Sewing Room, a Grade II listed former carriage shed in Alnmouth, is steps from Alnmouth Beach, ranked 8th best UK beach by Time Out. Guests praise it as 'spectacular' and 'immaculate'.
Newcastle United summer reset: £117.5m spend, Bruno dilemma
Newcastle United have spent £117.5m on four young signings but face a dilemma over captain Bruno Guimaraes as they aim for a top-eight finish after a summer reset.
Clever redesign turns 269 sq ft flat into functional home
A 26-year-old Londoner transformed a 269 sq ft studio in Islington into a fully functional home with a separate kitchen, bedroom, and living area through ingenious architectural design.
UK House Prices Drop for Third Consecutive Month Amid Iran Conflict Uncertainty
UK house prices fell unexpectedly in May, third consecutive drop, as Iran war uncertainty and rising mortgage rates hit demand.
Cancer-Stricken Landlord Finds Flat Covered in Faeces After Tenants Flee
A cancer-stricken landlord in Scotland is left to clean a rental flat covered in animal faeces and rubbish after tenants fled, calling it a health hazard.
Florence's 'Black Cube' Luxury Flats Could Jeopardise UNESCO World Heritage Status
Florence's angular 'black cube' luxury flats spark outrage and an inquiry, with fears they could cost the city its UNESCO World Heritage status.
TV presenter Phil Spencer's parents die in car accident on Kent farm
Phil Spencer's parents died after car toppled into river on their Kent farm. Brother pulled them out but they never regained consciousness.
Halifax Hikes Mortgage Rates by Up to 0.20% from Tuesday
Halifax increases mortgage rates by up to 0.20% from Tuesday amid rising oil prices at $100, following similar moves by HSBC and Barclays.
No evidence of wealthy exodus from New York City after socialist mayor's win
Despite warnings of mass exodus after socialist mayor's win, data shows wealthy New Yorkers staying. Experts say tax flight is rare.
Monaco Builds Into the Med to House New Throng of Super-Rich
Monaco begins $2bn land reclamation for 120 luxury homes as 2,700 more millionaires expected, driven by tax haven appeal and severe housing shortage.
Liverpool: Barcola verbal agreement, Salah deal collapses
Liverpool have secured a verbal agreement from PSG winger Bradley Barcola, while Mohamed Salah's move to Besiktas has collapsed after talks broke down.
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