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UK Nationals Hit Hard in Spain's Housing Reforms: New 100% Property Tax ExplainedSpain has announced a range of new measures aimed at prioritising housing for local Spaniards, including a 100% tax on non-EU nationals buying property. Canadians Are Buying $12,000 Yurts To Avoid Ridiculous Rental PricesAfter Canada's housing costs have increased by more than $200,000, many families have taken to living in tent-like structures, known as yurts. Decline in UK Mortgage Rates Spurs Optimism for Homebuyers and RemortgagorsThe United Kingdom has witnessed a notable drop in the average cost of...

If you're planning on selling your home then right now is a pretty good time. According to Rightmove data, February and March are the prime months for selling, with seven in 10 sellers able to sucessfully close a deal. However, when it comes down to it, the process is often not as easy as all. And there is one specific thing that could reduce your property value by tens of thousands of pounds.Experts at property loan provider, Buzz Capital say untreated mould could knock your property value due by 20%, which...

Image source: Getty Images The FTSE 100 is down 3.5% this month as UK shares suffer losses due to market uncertainty. But as the Footsie had such a great start to the year, the minor dip has only brought it to a six-week low.  As a value investor, I’m more interested in high-quality shares that are at their lowest in years – 30% to 50% down from their 52-week high. I’ve found three that fit the bill but I’m interested in just one of them. JD Sports Fashion It’s JD...

Selling your home can be a stressful experience, and finding a potential buyer can be an anxiety-inducing process. However, certain paint shades could help speed up the selling processPainting your home in certain colours may help it sell faster, according to an expert(Image: GETTY)Whether you’re downsizing, upsizing or taking a step off of the property ladder altogether, selling your home can be a stressful experience. From the worry of being in a big property chain to reading the ins and outs of various surveys and contracts, moving homes can be...

As we step into 2025, thoughts turn from what 2024 delivered to what the year ahead holds, and 2025 has the promise to be a pivotal one for the property market. From technological advancements and regulatory reforms to shifts in consumer confidence and economic conditions, the property sector has a changing landscape to navigate. So, what can we expect from the year ahead? Material information The introduction of material information requirements in property transactions marks a significant shift in how properties are bought and sold. Under new regulations, sellers must...

Matt Tebbutt, the British chef and presenter, is known for his work on a variety of shows including BBC's Saturday Kitchen and Good Food channel's Market Kitchen. And he may soon have another prestigious presenting job under his belt. There have been rumours that Matt is in 'advanced' talks with BBC bosses to replace Gregg Wallace on MasterChef.Before he found TV fame, Matt ran The Foxhunter in Nant-y-derry alongside his wife, but decided to step away to concentrate on his television career. In a previous interview with the Mirror, he...

Matt Tebbutt, the British chef and presenter, is known for his work on a variety of shows including BBC's Saturday Kitchen and Good Food channel's Market Kitchen. And he may soon have another prestigious presenting job under his belt. There have been rumours that Matt is in 'advanced' talks with BBC bosses to replace Gregg Wallace on MasterChef.Before he found TV fame, Matt ran The Foxhunter in Nant-y-derry alongside his wife, but decided to step away to concentrate on his television career. In a previous interview with the Mirror, he...

By Jack Bidgood, Co-founder, Thirdfort. The UK Government’s recent pledge to modernise the property market through digitalisation is a welcome step towards a more efficient home-buying process. The proposed reforms, aimed at streamlining transactions and reducing sales falling through, promise to bring much-needed improvements to an outdated system. Such Government backing is invaluable. In tandem, private sector innovation is driving the digital transformation of the housing market. (See the Government announcement here.) A System in Need of Overhaul Buying a home in the UK is a historically arduous process. The...

Couple badly beaten in Hua Hin property dispute end up being charged with assault and fined PUBLISHED : 13 Mar 2025 at 11:44   Small   Medium   Large Desmond and Mary Byrne came to Thailand in 2021 but found themselves caught up in a legal “nightmare” after a property dispute turned violent. Two British retirees who were badly beaten by neighbours after a property dispute in Hua Hin have been fined after being charged with assault for defending themselves.Desmond and Mary Byrne, of Middlesborough, pleaded guilty in a local...

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.Private equity firms are circling the UK’s beleaguered listed real estate trusts. The interest could help breathe life into the sector after years of underperformance.Assura, which specialises in GP surgeries and other healthcare buildings, on Monday said it had received an indicative takeover proposal from KKR and Stonepeak Partners and was minded to recommend a deal. Meanwhile, Blackstone and Sixth Street have made several proposals for Warehouse Reit. Executives at other firms...