UK Property

Golfing superstar Rory McIlroy’s Players Championship playoff rival, J.J. Spaun, has shed light on a conversation he had with the four-time major champion at TPC Sawgrass - where the PGA Tour star supposedly revealed plans to build a new UK home. After a weekend of scintillating golf, both the 35-year-old and American Spaun were deadlocked when the final round ended, forcing a rare playoff.McIlroy would end up the victor after a hole 17 approach by Spaun found the water, but the pair evidently had plenty of time to chew the...

One lucky Brit has the chance to win a five-floor mansion which is located close to the Shakespeare's Globe Theatre. The stunning home used to be known as the UK's most expensive council houseThe stunning home features stylish interior(Image: Omaze / SWNS)A luxurious mansion offering breathtaking views of The Shard is now up for grabs for one lucky raffle winner.The £4.5 million property, located in Borough, London, used to be known as Britain's most expensive council house. Now, the Grade II listed home could be yours for just £10, which...

Edinburgh ranked as the most sustainable UK city | ShutterstockBrits are more eco-conscious than ever, and where you live can make all the difference.Clean energy solutions experts, egg, reveal the ‘UK’s Most Sustainable City’ ranking - looking at everything from air quality and green spaces, to solar power adoption and EV charging. The ranking also compared the average house prices, to see whether living in a more sustainable city comes at a cost.Edinburgh secured the top spot as the most eco-friendly place to live, scoring best for its overall air...

Bigger homes have been driving property price growth in the West Midlands over the past year, according to analysis by the bank.The trend could make it easier for first-time buyers to take their first step on the property ladder – but harder for them to move up to a property with more space.The average price of a house in the West Midlands is now  £258,617,  That is a rise of almost £10,000 on last year - a jump of 4%.Halifax says prices are risingThe Halifax has also looked at the...

Adolescence has shone a light on the sinister realities of UK schools (Picture: Courtesy of Ben Blackall/Netflix) The Netflix show Adolescence perfectly encapsulates my biggest fear about UK schools. That is, that the shocking standard of sex education is doing nothing to oppose incel culture, violent porn and Andrew Tate. Adolescence, which has been dubbed the best TV show in years, follows a good-hearted working class family The Millers as their life is upended when 13-year-old Jamie Miller is arrested for killing a teenage girl. What follows is an unflinching...

LONDON: A British court on Tuesday (Mar 18) found two men guilty over the theft of a solid gold toilet from an English country house. The fully functioning 18-carat convenience was stolen five years ago in a raid on an art exhibition at Blenheim Palace near Oxford. The artwork - dubbed America - was one of the star attractions of an exhibition by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan at the 18th-century stately home, the birthplace of wartime prime minister Winston Churchill. Jurors at Oxford Crown Court found Michael Jones, 39, guilty of...

For some people, buying a house in the right postcode is more important than the house itself – we’re talking about coveted, prestigious neighbourhoods, where your next-door neighbour might be a footballer, an actor or just a very rich banker. So where exactly are these highly sought after streets? And how much would it cost to buy a property on them? Using data from Rightmove, the Sunday Times has revealed the most expensive streets to buy property in Britain in 2025. To be included on the list, the street must have at least five properties...

James Corden made his triumphant return to the UK almost two years ago and hasn't looked back.After waving goodbye to Hollywood, and his lucrative Late Late Show hosting gig, the Gavin and Stacey actor and his wife, Julia, packed up their Los Angeles mansion and landed firmly back on British soil in the spring of 2023.And if fans were wondering if James was perhaps missing sunnier climes following his homecoming, he insists the contrary. © Richard Young/ShutterstockJames and Julia moved back to the UK in 2023 "Without an ounce of...

Hyatt Hotels has unveiled plans to expand its UK portfolio by 30% over the next two years.   It comes after the Chicago-based hotel company launched the 217-key Hyatt Place Leeds and the 88-key Hyatt House Leeds, which focuses on extended stays, earlier this month. In October 2024, the group also opened the UK’s first Park Hyatt London River Thames.   Hyatt is aiming to add over 1,000 rooms to the UK over the next two years as it sees the region as a “priority growth market”, citing possible destinations...

Unclaimed estates, or ownerless property, are passed into ownership of the Crown when a person dies. This happens when they pass without leaving a will and there are no apparent family members to claim the inheritance. In general, estates held on the list can be claimed within a 12-year deadline, from the date the estate was taken into possession of the Crown. If you're wondering if you might have a claim to an estate, then having a certain surname could help. The wills and probate solicitors at Beecham Peacock have sifted through...