The families leaving England to start new lives in Scotland and Wales
There are around 30 houses in their hamlet and 20 are occupied by “newcomers from England”, says Andrew.“If you’re downsizing,...
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UK house prices fall unexpectedly as market feels Iran war impact
Average mortgage rates have climbed by almost a full percentage point since the start of the conflictPublished Fri, Jun 5,...
Reeves’s plan for 10,000 homes in Cambridge raises water shortage fears
To achieve that ambition, Ms Reeves has set up a 2012 Olympics-style development corporation governing Greater Cambridge.Such organisations oversee major...
Luxury London estate agent hit with sexual misconduct claims
The chief executive of a luxury estate agency has been accused of sexual harassment by female employees at the firm.Staff...
Couple lose £48k stamp duty battle after ‘sheep grazing’ loophole dismissed
A couple have been taxed £48,450 after unsuccessfully claiming they should pay less stamp duty because they had a sheep...
How Labour’s mansion tax will catch you (sooner or later)
Homeowners, brace yourselves. From April 2028, yet more bills will be added to the heap. Labour’s “mansion tax” plans mean...
Landlords: embrace your inner cockroach – we will survive Labour
And I feel now is the time to share a history lesson with you, because what so many politicians who...
Homeownership is not working out for the UK’s middle-class millennials
Rising service fees on apartments and a tight market for houses leave them stuck in place or falling behind The...
Estate agents under fire for using AI pictures in property listing
Estate agents are facing a backlash for using “misleading” AI-generated pictures of rooms in property listings.London-listed Winkworth, which has more...
How landlords can avoid the new Renters’ Rights rules when selling a property
This may be more important for certain types of landlords. Sim Sekhon, the group chief executive of Propoly and Legal...
