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Keir Starmer arson plot: Fourth man detained at UK airport over property attacksA fourth man has been arrested for being involved in several fire attacks linked to UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.These fires involved two buildings and a car connected to Starmer, with the aim of putting lives at risk. "The 48-year-old man was detained at London Stansted Airport on Monday and is being questioned on suspicion of conspiracy to commit arson with intent to endanger life, the Metropolitan Police said," reported Sky News.Previous arrests over UK Prime Minister...

House prices in the UK picked up again in May, helped by favourable market conditions for buyers, according to Nationwide Building Society.Prices rose by 0.5% compared to April, when they had fallen by 0.6%. The average property now costs £273,427. On a yearly basis, prices were up 3.5%, a slight increase from April’s 3.4% rise. Nationwide said the market remains “supportive” for those looking to buy. Robert Gardner, Nationwide’s chief economist, said: “Despite wider economic uncertainties in the global economy, underlying conditions for potential home buyers in the UK remain...

Despite tough market conditions lasting longer than expected, it is still a good time for investors to get into real estate investment, according to Custodian Property Income Reit fund manager Richard Shepherd-Cross. Custodian Property Income Reit has a portfolio of 150 properties and returned to profit in the last half of 2024. However, Shepherd-Cross admitted the market was taking longer to recover than expected. He said: “I am feeling reasonably chipper about the prospects at the moment. The window of opportunity for investors to get in at the bottom of...

If you happen to be a celebrity, or relatively unfamous but still with an extremely comfortable income, you may be able to afford a home in Richmond's most exclusive streets. There are near-constant rumours that well-known faces, both from the UK and abroad, are considering a move to the leafy, super-posh area in south-west London. The latest is that Ryan Gosling is buying a property that is currently being renovated. But this is most likely untrue, as a resident told the Express that they know the people who have purchased...

Property taxes are not a punishment for homeownership. They are an essential investment in the community that makes homeownership worthwhile.Study eyed for Florida property tax changesExpect an economic impact study as a first step as discussions ramp up about the future of property taxes in Florida.Fox - 35 OrlandoGov. Ron DeSantis recently asked the disingenuously rhetorical question: “Do you ever own your own home?”It’s a provocative statement meant to stir resentment over property taxes as part of a larger pitch to either eliminate or drastically reduce them. But, while such...

Jennifer Bradley Franklin  |  Studio GannettDrew and Jonathan Scott are household names, known for their playful banter, attention to detail and commitment to quality on the home renovation projects they film for television shows such as "Property Brothers," "Celebrity IOU" and "Brother vs. Brother." The 47-year-old identical twins — Jonathan, a licensed contractor, and Drew, a real estate agent — didn’t set out to become the most famous siblings in the home improvement industry. Still, they have embraced the journey and sit at the helm of what could easily be...

This will probably be the last time you move and therefore you have to ensure you move to a retirement property where you get value for money. When it is time to retire many people move to a smaller place that requires less maintenance in a safe area. And while retirement villages are springing up everywhere, they have a lot to choose from when you want to buy a retirement property.  Retirement estate living in South Africa is on the increase as retirees increasingly seek properties that offer security, a...

Here's how to properly calculate your property tax billNot sure how to calculate your property tax bill? Here's how to do it properly.In 2023, Davidson County led all Tennessee counties in total property tax per capita at $2,161, according to a Sycamore Institute study of property tax rates and capacity across the state.The study argues that a tax rate on its own tells us "very little" about whether residents in a Tennessee county actually pay high or low property taxes overall.Some Nashvillians are bracing for the prospect of a higher...

No state has yet eliminated property taxes and in Florida they are the biggest source of dollars for 51 of 67 counties and almost half of the state’s 411 cities.With Florida lawmakers now in overtime trying to settle a state budget, the prime source of financing for many cities and counties could soon be headed for the chopping block.In whatever budget deal is decided by the Legislature, Gov. Ron DeSantis wants included some kind of commitment to rolling back property taxes – now or through a ballot question put before...