Santander launches a 98% mortgage for first-time buyers, breaking the traditional 95% limit. However, strict exclusions on flats, new builds, Northern Ireland properties, and self-employed buyers may limit its impact.
Santander UK introduces a 'my first mortgage' deal requiring a 2% deposit, fixed at 5.19% for five years, aimed at easing homeownership hurdles for first-time buyers in Britain.
The Grade II listed Hoop and Grapes in Farringdon reopens after six years with a £1.8 million refurbishment by Shepherd Neame, preserving its 1720 origins and historic features.
Residents of Britain's most expensive apartment block face ten years of disruptive repairs after winning a £35m High Court case over widespread construction defects.
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A 1950s bungalow in Poole Harbour, Dorset, purchased for just £5,000 nearly 70 years ago, is now valued at £1.3 million due to its prime location on the exclusive Sandbanks peninsula.
Andrew Blowers secures approval for a swimming pool at his Grade II-listed manor in Wales after a dispute with Monmouthshire council over an unauthorised 30ft greenhouse.
Santander UK introduces a new mortgage requiring just a 2% deposit, aiming to help first-time buyers overcome the significant hurdle of saving for a home purchase.
Billionaire residents of London's One Hyde Park win a £35m High Court battle over faulty pipes, but now face a decade of disruptive remedial works in their luxury apartments.
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New data reveals a notable drop in the number of UK homes valued at £1 million or more, with higher mortgage costs and tax changes driving the decline, particularly affecting London and southern regions.
Construction workers narrowly avoided serious injury after scaffolding being lowered by a crane from a high-rise building suddenly crashed to the ground on Talavera Road in Macquarie Park.
TV presenter Ant McPartlin has purchased a £10 million mansion in Surrey, leaving London behind. The move follows a planning dispute and offers luxury amenities.
New home registrations in London fell dramatically by 27% last year despite an 11% increase across the UK, with builders citing regulatory challenges and costs.
UK homebuyers achieved unprecedented savings last year as sellers cut asking prices at the highest rate since 2012, marking a dramatic reversal from the pandemic housing boom.
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The High Court has ruled that construction giant Laing O'Rourke must pay over £35 million to repair corroded pipework at London's luxury One Hyde Park apartment block.
Amanda Holden defends her second home ownership, thanking A-list influx for boosting Cotswolds house prices as the area transforms into a billionaire hotspot.
Residents of London's ultra-luxury One Hyde Park have won a High Court case against construction giant Laing O'Rourke for £35 million in pipework repairs, requiring staged tenant relocations.
New research from Savills reveals one in 45 British homes is now valued at £1 million or more, though numbers have fallen from pandemic peaks.
Former TV star Michael Barrymore has reduced his Acton flat asking price from £600,000 to £475,000 as he prepares to leave London for Spain, with the property featuring in his TikTok videos.
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John and Deborah Yeoman have scaled back their £8.8m Sandbanks mansion from six to four storeys after planning disputes with neighbours and officials in Dorset.
An interior designer explores why Instagram fuels weird home trends, from maximalism to quirky aesthetics, and how social media shapes our living spaces.
Discover the UK's most affordable property locations where house prices remain significantly below the national average of £269,800, with some areas offering homes from just £56,000.
David Burnip, known as Wandering Turnip on YouTube, explores a remarkably slender terraced house in Tyldesley, Greater Manchester, with a guide price of just £40,000. The property, which he measured using arm spans, is part of his quest to find the smalle
Nationwide reports a 0.3% rise in UK house prices in January, reversing a surprise December fall. Economists predict 2-4% growth for 2026 as mortgage rates decline and budget uncertainty fades.
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New data from Nationwide shows UK house prices increased by 0.3% in January, reversing December's fall. Annual growth accelerated to 1.0%, with affordability improving but regional disparities persisting.
Blakeney in North Norfolk faces a severe housing crisis with average prices reaching £714,000 while local wages average just £571 weekly, forcing residents out as tourism transforms the community.
Nationwide reports a 0.3% monthly rise in UK house prices for January 2026, with annual growth reaching 1.0%. Experts cite easing affordability and returning buyer confidence as key drivers for the market's recovery.
A London teacher's garden transformation turns into a nightmare as a neighbour allegedly removes her fence and decking, claiming part of her land in an ongoing boundary dispute.
The site of a modern Grocery Outlet in Santa Rosa was once home to Grace Mansion, an extravagant Federalist-style residence built by beer magnate Joseph T Grace that hosted legendary society parties.
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