UK Property

Sara Haigh has a crumbly old property crammed full of nasty surprises such as bottles filled with urine into a beautiful holiday home close to the seafront in PlymouthSara Haigh bought the rundown home and decided to spruce it up(Image: Supplied)A pensioner poured £100,000 and three years of her life into turning Britain’s ‘most disgusting home’ into a coastal paradise.Sara Haigh, 65, bought the garbage-filled hoarder’s house in Plymouth, Devon on a whim after being given just 15 minutes to view it before it went to auction in 2021. A...

Unlock the White House Watch newsletter for freeYour guide to what Trump’s second term means for Washington, business and the worldEvery homebuyer finds in time that property ownership is a chore as well as a pleasure. Investors in UK developers know it too. Despite hopes for action in this week’s spending review, in the form of more government support for local authorities to construct affordable housing, the industry still faces a slow build. An investment in the four FTSE 100 homebuilders — Barratt Redrow, Berkeley Group, Taylor Wimpey and Persimmon —...

Share this article Cryptocurrencies and crypto assets are more popular today than they have ever been, especially here in the UK. The numbers surrounding the adoption of digital currencies have been rising across different demographics, from first-time investors to full-time traders and even long-time sceptics. But as more people get involved, the UK’s tax authority is taking a closer look, especially when it comes to the growing need for crypto tax compliance.So, in this guide, we’ll break down what the UK crypto tax scene looks like, how it works, what...

A mixed use premise, with a central and ‘prominent’ location in Ulverston, is on the market. The property on King Street stretches over three storeys and is listed with a guide price of £125,000. (Image: Auction House Cumbria) (Image: Auction House Cumbria) The ground floor commercial premises is being sold with a lease in place and is currently trading as a café and shop. The maisonette is accessed from a side alley and comprises kitchen, lounge, two bedrooms and bathroom. (Image: Auction House Cumbria) (Image: Auction House Cumbria) The property...

More families are bracing for inheritance tax bills – often running into tens of thousands of pounds – with people in some parts of the country to be worse hit than others.A new report has highlighted the UK’s inheritance tax hotspots, where the number of estates liable for the tax, as well as how much is due, are set to increase.Inner London stands out with some of the highest figures for inheritance tax, due to its substantial wealth concentration and high property values. But other cities like Wolverhampton, Manchester, Bradford,...

Sara Haigh has a crumbly old property crammed full of nasty surprises such as bottles filled with urine into a beautiful holiday home close to the seafront in PlymouthSara Haigh bought the rundown home and decided to spruce it up(Image: Supplied)A pensioner poured £100,000 and three years of her life into turning Britain’s ‘most disgusting home’ into a coastal paradise.Sara Haigh, 65, bought the garbage-filled hoarder’s house in Plymouth, Devon on a whim after being given just 15 minutes to view it before it went to auction in 2021. A...

A British family has revealed how they left the UK to buy a spacious three-bedroom house in Bulgaria for just £25,000 and they didn’t even view it before purchasing. Their renovation journey, shared on TikTok under @RenovateBulgariaWithUs, has captured the attention of many, as they transform their new property near Svilengrad, close to the Turkish border.The family decided to buy the house last year on a 'spontaneous Wednesday afternoon', a decision that surprised many but is becoming increasingly common as some are looking for more affordable alternatives to the UK...

The UK has been warned that its food security is at risk ahead of Labour's changes to inheritance tax (IHT), which are expected to severely impact farmers. Adjustments to Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR) announced by Rachel Reeves in her maiden budget are expected to take effect from April 2026, though the Government has faced calls to delay this by a year. The changes mean IHT relief for business and for agricultural assets will be capped at £1million, with a rate of 20% being charged above...

While the UK government is focused on dealing with an influx of refugees, a new trend has seemed to emerge in the country. Here are the reasons why people of all ages are leaving the countryread moreWhile the United Kingdom is dealing with an influx of refugees from all around the world, a new trend seems to have taken over the country, raising long-term concerns. A Financial Times report analysed the UK migration statistics and found that people of all ages are leaving the country.One of the major reasons for...

The most expensive seaside area has been crowned and the average property price reaches a staggering price of £965,708. A new study released by Lloyds Banking Group reveals that Sandbanks is Britain's most expensive coastal location. While the property price actually dropped from 3% compared to last year, Sandbanks, in the seaside town of Poole, still tops the ranking as being the most expensive spot yet again. Sandbanks is home to some of the most beautiful beaches in the UK with turquoise-coloured waters and some of the most expensive homes in...