Council house renters save £1m thanks to taxpayer support
“Trying to channel all of the energies of the state into building more social homes is deeply misguided when we...
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Sir Donald Sinden’s Rats Castle goes on the market for £1m
“Grandpa used to say ‘Oh, there’s Gerald!’ every time he saw a pheasant,” Harriet Sinden recalls fondly.She is reminiscing about...
Death of the high street turns retail parks into hot property
But the booming demand is running up against a supply shortage – potentially leading to a crunch for retailers.Knight Frank...
Europe’s biggest office sale in four years boosts London’s Canary Wharf
Published Wed, Jul 1, 2026 · 11:30 PM Barclays’ £750 million (S$1.28 billion) acquisition of its London headquarters marks Europe’s...
Builders accused of fixing house prices in £4.5bn legal claim
Britain’s biggest housebuilders face a £4.5bn legal claim about allegations they colluded to increase house prices and rip off buyers.Nine...
Families brace for double death tax hit on homes under Burnham
Middle-class families could be set for an even tighter squeeze on their finances under potential “family home death tax” plans...
Qatari owners of Knightsbridge hotel face inquiry over affordable housing
A luxury hotel owned by the Qatari royal family is under investigation after failing to build affordable homes in London.Westminster...
The enduring appeal of an older property – and what it means for your house price
Homes built during the 20th and 21st centuries typically sell for less, with those constructed in the 2000s commanding the...
Third of new London homes deemed unsellable
One third of new homes in London failed to sell to private buyers last year, laying bare the scale of...
‘Concrete hell’ regeneration prices workers out with £3,100 rents for one-bed flats
Built as part of a £1.5bn regeneration, the Elephant Quarter consists of several tower blocks. Its website describes the flats...
