Scrapping stamp duty isn't enough to rescue the property market, warns expert

Kemi Badenoch's idea to scrap stamp duty on primary residences (aka homes) is the sort of bold, pro-aspiration move Conservatives should be making, ideally while standing in front of houses people can actually afford to buy. At their conference...

Global Property Linked Finance Initiative launched to create new global asset class unlocking trillions to fund building decarbonisation and resilience

The Green Finance Institute (GFI) and the Climate Bonds Initiative (Climate Bonds) have recently announced the launch of the Global Property Linked Finance Initiative (GPLFI) during Climate Week New York City. This landmark initiative aims to...

'I was British record transfer and nearly won Ballon d'Or - now I sell vacuum cleaners'

Tomas Brolin was once British football's most expensive foreign player - now he sells vacuum cleaners (Image: @tomasbrolin11 / Instagram) When Tomas Brolin ended up fourth in the 1994 Ballon d'Or, hardly anyone could have predicted that just four...

Met Office issues yellow weather warning as wet and windy conditions batter UK

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for parts of the UK as heavy rain and wind batter much of England, Wales and Northern Ireland on Sunday. Listen to this article The UK will be hit with heavy downpours today as low pressure moves...

The incredible life of the first Black man to vote in Britain after being born into slavery

Sancho is remembered for his work as an abolitionist, writer and composer(Image: Universal History Archive, Universal History Archive/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) Ignatius Sancho's life story is truly extraordinary, spanning half the...

The $5 Billion Partnership That Could Make Brookfield the King of AI Real Estate

Home » Investing » The $5 Billion Partnership That Could Make Brookfield the King of AI Real Estate Brookfield Asset Management (TSX:BAM) just made a massive partnership that could make it one of the stars in AI real estate. Posted by Joey...

China is fastest-growing investor in British property

China has become the fastest-growing investor in British property amid a surge in foreign ownership. Data show that the total number of titles owned by foreign nationals rose from 186,403 in 2021 to 201,899 in August 2025. It marks an increase of...

Brits and foreigners are still hoovering up property in Spain – here’s where they are buying

BRITS and foreigners have bought nearly 20% of Spain’s sold houses in the last six months – and are hoovering up expensive homes in a few particular locations. At the forefront of this buying frenzy are Brits, alongside Germans and Moroccans, who...

UK mobile users face £1,000 fine under BBC TV Licence clause

UK mobile users face £1,000 fine under BBC TV Licence clause A little-known quirk in BBC TV Licence rules has left mobile users across UK floored - with 92 per cent surveyed not realising their mistake. Entertainment experts at playcasino.com (who...

Tatar Sparks Controversy Over Greek Cypriot Property Remarks, Reaffirms Cyprus Two-State Vision

Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar stirred fresh controversy by calling for the “Turkification” of Greek Cypriot properties in the north through purchase, while reiterating his opposition to territorial concessions. Speaking to Haber Kıbrıs and in...

British Army log details killing of IRA volunteer on Falls in 1972

PAGES from what appears to be a British Army Regiments' log covering shootings and gun battles in and around the Falls in the early 1970s has emerged, and includes the killing of IRA Volunteer James Quigley. The log shows a range of incidents in...

The British woman who opened a Costa Brava hotel – long before the tourism boom

Nancy Johnstone moved to Spain in the 1930s to set up a hotel and escape her London life Moving to Spain to escape rain-soaked home shores has long been a dream for many Brits, but one woman made this a reality decades before it became...

Property transfers: Highest sale price is $1.07M in Hardy Township.

Holmes County These real estate transactions were recorded in Holmes County between Oct. 1 and Oct. 7: Berlin Township — Kevin C. And Judy Lynn Yoder to Keith L. Yoder and Elena Yoder, 5069 Parkwood Drive; $500,000. Atlee A. Hershberger and Katie...

UK’s 'most haunted' city is brimming with cosy cafés and autumn charm

This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Members of the Beltane Fire Society perform along the Royal Mile on Halloween(Image: Getty ) With spooky season in full swing, fans of...

Landlord's bid to convince council village pub is being used as home

It comes after Huntingdonshire District Council turned down plans to convert the Crown and Cushion, in Great Gransden, into a two-bedroom house. Locals were left shocked at the application and rallied together to object to the plan, insisting the...

UK weather: Met Office maps show almost half a month's rainfall set to batter UK in four days

Some heavy rain is on the way(Image: PAUL GILLIS / Reach PLC) This dramatic weather map reveals downpours are expected throughout the weekend and into next week. The Met Office anticipates nearly one month's worth of rainfall to batter some parts...

MNK International appoints James Gorsuch as Associate Director of UK & International Real Estate

MNK International, part of the MNK Group and an independent Lloyd’s broker, has expanded its real estate services with the appointment of James Gorsuch as Associate Director of UK and International Real Estate. Gorsuch has over 10 years of...

Britain’s Prince Andrew gives up Duke of York title amid ongoing backlash over Epstein ties

London: Britain’s Prince Andrew said on Friday he would give up using his title of Duke of York following years of criticism about his behaviour and connections to the late U.S. sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The reputation of Andrew, the younger...

Jobs in Wales paying more than £30,000 you can apply for right now

This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more There are various jobs, including within the construction sector, currently on offer in Wales(Image: Getty Images) Employers across...

You can buy an entire cinema in Wales for less than a London flat

Wales News Service and Shaurya Shaurya 02:31, 19 Oct 2025 It comes with 4K projector screens and sound systems A Welsh market town's cinema has been put up for sale at £550,000 - less than the cost of a flat in London. The Baker Street Cinema, a...