Stockport housing crisis 'out of control' as homelessness surges
Homelessness in Stockport has surged 72% since 2020, with rough sleeping quadrupling, as councillors warn the housing crisis is 'out of control'.
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Warwick Mill to be bought by council for Middleton regeneration
Middleton's historic Warwick Mill is to be bought by the council, which will also demolish the neighbouring London House building, as part of a wider Mayoral Development Corporation regeneration.
Set for Life results LIVE: Winning numbers for Sept 7
Set for Life players can win £10,000 every month for 30 years in tonight's National Lottery draw, which starts at 8pm. Winning numbers will be posted here.
Bolton flat above shop could become six-bed HMO
A retrospective planning application seeks approval to convert a single flat above Aqsa Food Store on Derby Street, Bolton, into a six-bedroom HMO.
Strip club boss could take over Six by Nico site in Liverpool
The operator of Erotica strip club could take over the former Six by Nico site on North John Street after plans were lodged to amend the premises licence.
Real-Life Barbie House With Pink Décor Listed for £725k
A five-bedroom home in Sandhurst, Berkshire, with almost entirely pink décor throughout has been listed for sale at £725,000. Only two rooms escaped the pink treatment.
Barclays, Santander, TSB and others hike mortgage rates
Barclays, Santander, TSB, Skipton and Nottingham Building Society announced mortgage rate hikes on Monday, with many increases around 0.15%, as brokers urge borrowers to act now.
Property Lawyer: Ask This Question at Every House Viewing
Property solicitor Jennifer Steel reveals the one question buyers must ask at every viewing — and the parking issue they should never ignore before purchasing a home.
UK house prices fall annually for first time since 2023
The average UK house price fell 0.4% annually in August, the first year-on-year drop since November 2023, according to Lloyds.
Bathla stands down 213 workers as administrators seek funds
Bathla Group has stood down 213 employees, about 60% of its workforce, as administrators seek emergency funding to prevent a company-wide collapse.
North Tyneside 18,000-home plan faces Reform scrutiny
North Tyneside's draft Local Plan, targeting around 18,000 homes by 2042/43, heads to committee this week as Reform UK vows to ensure residents' voices are heard.
Princess Beatrice's £1.5m Queen Gift Never Used
Queen Elizabeth II bought Grade II-listed Birch Hall for Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, but the family never moved in. The Surrey property, now worth £4.2m, was sold in 1999.
Leith flat in UK's best neighbourhood on sale for £275,000
A two-bedroom top-floor flat on The Shore in Leith, named best neighbourhood in the UK and Ireland in 2023, is on sale for offers over £275,000.
Enfield new town opposition is about planning, not nimbyism
Kathrin Spinnler argues the proposed Enfield new town threatens 884 hectares of green belt and lacks infrastructure, urging brownfield development instead.
GM planning: estate revamp, Ryebank Fields row
Rochdale Boroughwide Housing eyes 270 new homes after demolishing Lower Falinge flats, while MMU faces hypocrisy claims over Ryebank Fields plans.
Mossley's abandoned mill set for 49 affordable homes
Britannia New Mill in Mossley could be demolished for 49 affordable homes after Tameside council's planning panel meets on September 9 to decide the scheme, recommended for approval.
Tyldesley warehouse 'slashed £170k off home value', claims resident
Bricklayer David Gerrard says the Astley Business Park warehouses have cut the value of his Tyldesley home by up to £170,000, after a recent valuation.
Welsh ruin Ty Du with £17,000 guide price has royal history
Ty Du, a roofless Welsh cottage with a £17,000 guide price, has royal and spooky history, including a bishop's refuge and a poet's death.
Renters 'short-termist' over buying, mortgage expert warns
Mortgage expert Matt Coulson says renters make a crucial mistake by comparing monthly costs only, urging a long-term view of homeownership.
43% of landlords plan to sell, experts warn on rents
43% of landlords plan to sell property in the next 12 months, compared with just 6% intending to buy, new research shows. Experts warn the pressure on rents could be relentless.
Inside a 'stunning' Northumberland home for sale at £795,000
Alnside Lodge, a stone-built detached home in Lesbury near Alnmouth, is on the market for £795,000, with four bedrooms, an annex and landscaped gardens.
£2m Bramhall home with indoor pool hits market
A £2 million six-bedroom Bramhall home with an indoor pool, gym and games room has come on the market, listed by Gascoigne Halman.
Used car buyers urged to pay £100 for pre-purchase inspection
AA Cars urges used car buyers to spend around £100 on an independent mechanic inspection to avoid expensive mistakes, as research shows 33% lack confidence assessing vehicles.
Student Guarantors Warned Over Joint Liability for Unknown Tenants
Parents acting as guarantors for student tenancies could be liable for damage or unpaid rent caused by other tenants they don't know, an expert warns.
NHS staff offered free mortgage advice saving £695
NHS workers can save £695 on mortgage advice through Yellow Brick Mortgages, which waives its fee for all health-service staff, regardless of role.
Darras Hall six-bed family home on sale for £1,175,000
A six-bedroom detached family home on Darras Road, Darras Hall, is for sale at £1,175,000, marketed by Sanderson Young.
Gateshead planning: Gym, garden and pub demolition
Recent Gateshead planning applications include a new gym, a public garden, and demolition of the Greyhound Pub in Felling, among others.
Welsh Government may decide Cardiff data centre plans
Welsh ministers could take over the decision on a controversial data centre proposal in Cardiff after a holding directive was issued.
The Point in Sunderland on sale for £1.5m
The Point, a 26,640 sq ft Sunderland leisure venue with three nightspots, is on the market for £1.5m. Fleurets is marketing the freehold.
Newcastle £60m student tower approved despite size fears
Newcastle councillors narrowly approved a £60m, 21-storey student housing tower replacing Hadrian House, despite concerns over its 'gargantuan' scale and local impacts.
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