Fine & Country expands into Northern Ireland with new partnership
Fine & Country has expanded into Northern Ireland after agreeing a new licence with estate agency Fetherstons, targeting the premium residential market across the region.
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Walkden's Grecian Mill set for apartments, shops and cafes revamp
Plans submitted to transform the dilapidated Grecian Mill in Walkden into 64 apartments, shops and cafes, rescuing the Victorian building from collapse.
Bolton green belt plans for 14,052 homes and industrial space
Bolton council proposes removing three green belt areas for up to 14,052 new homes and at least 135,099 sq m of industrial space before 2042. Health Innovation Bolton is the largest site.
Merthyr Tydfil housing demand focused on one-bedroom homes
Housing demand in Merthyr Tydfil remains heavily concentrated in one-bedroom accommodation, with 2,244 active applications on the housing register as of August 4, 2026.
Michael Owen spends £500k on racehorses to target top races
Michael Owen spent nearly £500,000 in one day on five thoroughbreds at an Irish sale to take his stables into the big league, targeting top races and festivals.
Plans for 29 homes on former Halewood dogs' home site
Plans have been submitted to Knowsley Council to build 29 houses and apartments on the former Merseyside Dogs Home site in Halewood, which closed in 2021.
Designers Guild enters administration, 93 jobs at risk
Designers Guild Limited has entered administration after facing rising costs and a tough trading environment, ceasing trading with 93 jobs at risk.
Reynolds' Turf Pub Deal Solves Wrexham Stadium Issue
Wrexham AFC's owners bought The Turf pub, securing vital land to expand the Racecourse Ground and build a new 7,750-seat Kop stand.
Travellers' military-scale site leaves Yorkshire village devastated
Travellers transformed a grazing paddock in Hillam, North Yorkshire, into a caravan site in 48 hours, prompting council legal action and leaving residents 'devastated'.
Forest Hill: London's charming neighbourhood with cheaper rent
Forest Hill in Lewisham offers cheaper rent than nearby areas, with average room costs at £913, and was named in The Sunday Times' Best Places to Live list.
Clarkson teases second pub after fan suggests Symonds Yat East
Jeremy Clarkson has hinted he may open a second pub after a fan suggested Symonds Yat East in the Wye Valley, responding 'Hmmm' on X.
Common Bond closes London fitness studios, staff unpaid
Common Bond, owner of Barrecore, Boom Cycle, KOBOX, and Triyoga, has closed all London studios, leaving hundreds of staff without their final pay.
Advance Northumberland restructure decision delayed until spring
Northumberland County Council's finance chief says a decision on the future of development company Advance will not be made until at least spring 2027, following a delay to an £80m debt restructure.
Lidl £20 side table vs Homebase £75: key differences
Lidl launches a £19.99 Livarno side table on September 27, similar in look to Homebase's £75 Birlea Axel model, but with key differences in storage and size.
Liverpool's The Forge to get rooftop track and Sainsbury's
The £120m The Forge development in Liverpool will include the city's first rooftop running track and a Sainsbury's Local, with a 15-year lease agreed.
McTominay's firm nears £6m as he recovers from heart op
Scott McTominay's personal company is worth nearly £6m, up £385,000 on last year, as he recovers from successful heart surgery.
Argos' 'energy efficient' heater that keeps off the autumn chill
Argos sells Dimplex 700W Mini Oil Free Portable Radiator for £75, described as 'energy efficient' and ideal for smaller rooms as temperatures drop and energy prices rise on October 1.
£1.2m mansion on Scotland-England border hits market
Carham Estate House, an eight-bedroom period mansion on the Scotland-England border, is for sale through Galbraith for offers over £1.2 million, with a two-bedroom cottage included.
Bolton green belt plan: 14,000 homes and industrial space
Bolton's draft local plan earmarks three green belt areas for 14,052 new homes and at least 135,099 sq m of industrial space before 2042.
7 English towns where you can buy a home on £29k salary
Burnley tops the list of seven English towns where buying a home on a single salary is possible, with average house prices at £135,012 and a £13,388 affordability buffer.
Vistry warns of further job cuts after £661.3m half-year loss
Vistry has warned of further redundancies as it seeks to save an additional £50m, following a first-half pre-tax loss of £661.3m and a cut to full-year profit guidance.
Ryebank Fields campaigners win first vote but face deadline
Trafford councillors unanimously rejected plans to hand Ryebank Fields decision-making to Manchester, but new rules could see officers decide the 120-home scheme.
Buying a Home With a Partner: When Is the Right Time?
A 2026 Barratt Homes survey shows 49% of Brits think couples should wait 1-2 years before buying together, while only 12% say within the first year. Experts weigh in on finances, legal rights, and relationship readiness.
Vistry to cut jobs and halve regional network after £661m loss
Vistry reported a pre-tax loss of £661.3m for H1, against a £40.9m profit a year earlier, and will cut its regional operations from 25 to 12, with further job losses expected.
Work starts on Merseyside's first Wetherspoon hotel in Southport
Work has begun on Merseyside's first Wetherspoon hotel, a £5m project adding 29 rooms above the Sir Henry Segrave pub in Southport, which will close in January and reopen with the hotel in June 2027.
7 English towns where one salary can still buy a house
Sell House Fast research reveals seven English towns where a single salary can cover a mortgage, with Burnley offering the largest affordability buffer.
Estate agents warned against competing on fees
Estate agents risk making commission the deciding factor for vendors if they fail to demonstrate their value, according to Iain McKenzie, CEO of The Guild of Property Professionals.
Moving costs bigger barrier than mortgage rates, LRG finds
New LRG research reveals the cost of moving is the biggest barrier to the housing market, with 75% citing it as a key factor, ahead of mortgage rates at 28%.
Watermans opens fifth office in Bonnyrigg as expansion continues
Watermans has opened its fifth office in Bonnyrigg, its second branch this year, expanding its estate agency and legal services across eastern Scotland and Midlothian.
Buyer numbers rise but sales delays and rental shortages persist
Buyer registrations rose in July, yet Propertymark reports lengthy sales times and a rental market with nine applicants per property, keeping pressure on agents.
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