Marlow: Historic High Street vs Sky-High House Prices
Marlow, Buckinghamshire, boasts one of the UK's best high streets but sees house prices averaging £735,793, making it a costly yet desirable riverside town.
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Couple save over £1,000 a month by moving onto canal boat
Young couple Dottie Turnbull and Tristan Van save over £1,000 monthly by living on a canal boat in Cambridgeshire, cutting rent and utility costs significantly.
No affordable homes in Hexham police house redevelopment
Anvil Homes' plan to redevelop 12 former police houses in Hexham includes no affordable housing, disappointing councillors who had hoped for social homes.
Rebel Wilson Lists Sydney Harbour Mansion for $9 Million
Rebel Wilson sells her $9 million Sydney Harbour mansion, highlighting the infinity pool, elevator and sunset views.
Fresh Anger Over Development on 'England's Prettiest Street'
Owner of Rosemary Cottage in Bibury faces new objections over outdoor fireplace and underground car park.
Sydney and Melbourne house prices fall as interest rates and Iran tensions weigh on market
House prices in Sydney and Melbourne fell in Q1 2026 due to RBA rate hikes and Iran conflict uncertainty, with top-end markets hit hardest.
One Hyde Park Wins £35 Million Legal Battle Over Pipework Defects
One Hyde Park manager wins £35 million lawsuit against Laing O'Rourke over corroded pipework; judge rules contractor breached contract.
Winter Pest Infestations: Expert Advice on Keeping Rodents Out
Pest expert Jordan Foster shares key tips to prevent rat, mouse and squirrel infestations at home during winter, from sealing gaps to removing food sources.
Peter Kay's £23 Million Property Empire Revealed
Peter Kay's property empire valued at £23m via Companies House, with £2.6m profit. He adds tour dates for charity and rejects Netflix over Phoenix Nights trigger warning.
London families denied air conditioning in temporary housing
Two children were taken to hospital during heatwaves after residents in a London temporary housing block were told they could not use the in-built air conditioning.
Burnham: stamp duty not being scrapped
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has confirmed he will not scrap stamp duty, dismissing reports of the property tax being abolished as untrue, after speculation over the weekend.
Swinney Calls For Collective Action On Affordable Homes In Scotland
First Minister John Swinney calls for collective action and direct intervention to increase affordable homes, with £4.9bn investment planned over four years.
Historic Rochdale building set for 21 apartments
An empty building in Rochdale, St James Place, could be converted into 21 apartments by developer Alam Investments after eight years of vacancy.
Trump Bans Wall Street Landlords as Starmer Courts Them
Trump bans Wall Street landlords from buying single-family homes, while UK PM Starmer courts them to deliver 1.5m homes. Analysts predict investment shift to UK.
Cancer Patient Dies After Eviction and Desperate Housing Search
Terminally ill mother of three evicted months before death; her family and advocates highlight housing crisis as factor in her premature end.
Anger Over Plans to Turn Cardiff Nursery Into HMO
Plans to change a vacant Cardiff nursery into a nine-bedroom HMO have sparked objections from local residents and a councillor over safety and parking concerns.
Couple Lose £2,500 in Legal Fees After Dream Home Purchase Collapses
Sophia and David Ferguson lost £2,500 in legal fees after their dream home purchase fell through due to missing roof and window certifications.
House Prices Rise 11% Despite Cost of Living Squeeze
UK house prices rose 11% year-on-year to £271,209, but cost of living pressures and expected interest rate rises may slow the market.
Couple Swap London Flat for £40K Houseboat to Escape Rent
A London couple spent £40,000 on a houseboat to avoid high rent, now paying £75 monthly bills and a £800 marine mortgage.
Omaze winner sells £2.5m dream home to move to Australia for grandchild
Omaze winner Chris Milnes sells £2.3M Dorset home to move to Australia to be near his new grandchild and help his children.
M25 trucker fined for preparing lunch on motorway hard shoulder
A lorry driver was fined for making a salad on the fuel tank of his vehicle while stopped on the hard shoulder of the M25 near St Albans.
Martin Clunes Loses Planning Battle Over Travellers Site in Dorset
Dorset council votes to allow travellers to stay on plot despite objections from actor Martin Clunes and wife.
Peter Kay's £23m Property Empire Revealed
Peter Kay's property empire is worth £23m, with companies making £2.6m profit. He also donates tour proceeds to cancer charities and rejected a Netflix deal.
Average UK Home Passes £300,000 for First Time, Halifax Reports
UK house prices hit a record high as the average home passes £300,000 for the first time, Halifax reports. Monthly growth fastest since November 2024.
Six London Infill Plots with Planning Permission Hit the Market
Six London plots for sale with planning permission, from Dalston to Wimbledon, offering opportunities to build custom homes in prime locations.
University Apologises After Students' Possessions Binned at Cardiff Halls
Cardiff University apologises after students' belongings thrown away at Talybont South halls during pandemic, promising compensation.
Teen bedroom art installation highlights Ukraine’s stolen children crisis
Art installation at EU headquarters highlights the plight of over 20,500 Ukrainian children unlawfully taken to Russia, with new sanctions and funding announced.
Bolton's 165-year-old St Edmund's Church set for demolition
A 165-year-old Bolton church is set for demolition in October after the Diocese of Salford issued a notice, citing disrepair and no longer in use.
House Prices Fall in Four Australian Capitals as Sydney Values Drop Nearly $50,000 This Year
House prices fall in four Australian capital cities, Sydney down $48k, auction clearance rates below 50%.
NSW Proposes £55,000 Fines for Estate Agents Underquoting Properties
NSW government proposes A$110,000 fines for estate agents underquoting properties, mandatory price guides on listings to increase transparency for buyers.
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