Brits can make one change to home that adds over £100,000 to its value

Here's how to bump the value of your house(Image: Getty Images) Brits are being encouraged to make a single alteration to their homes that could boost its value by 24 per cent. According to new data from Nationwide, adding an extension or loft...

Chilliwack RCMP Traffic Unit and CVSE team bags prestigious provincial traffic safety award

THE BC Association of Chiefs of Police has awarded its 2024 Traffic Safety Team Award to a trio of local enforcement professionals: Cpl. Michael Sabulsky and Constable Matthew Fisher of the Chilliwack RCMP Traffic Unit, and Commercial Vehicle...

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...

Treasury opposed forced sale of China’s stake in UK chipmaker

The Treasury opposed government plans to force a Chinese company to sell its stake in a UK chipmaker on national security grounds, The Times can reveal. The department is facing allegations that it has been prioritising Chinese investment over...

UK households with four conditions having council tax reduced to £0

UK households with four conditions having council tax reduced to £0 UK households with certain conditions are being handed 100 per cent council tax discounts. Labour Party government rules will hand 100 per cent discounts for specific groups,...

British recording studios say business rates will mute UK music: Plea to Chancellor ahead of Budget

By EMILY HAWKINS Updated: 16:50 EDT, 18 October 2025 British recording studios are pleading with the Government for a reprieve on business rates in next month's Budget, warning they could be forced to silence their microphones due to crippling...

Housing market slows amid fears Reeves will increase property taxes

The UK’s housing market is showing signs of slowing down amid speculation that Rachel Reeves could announce tax increases on property in next month’s budget. In a sign of growing caution among house hunters, figures from Rightmove showed that both...

Brits have a thing for Mr Fix-It as relationships with tradies more successful

Brits are now believed to have longer-lasting relationships with their tradesmen than their partners (stock)(Image: Getty Images) New research has found that Brits enjoy longer relationships with tradesfolk than with long-term partners. According...

UK homeowners warned to check attics this month for pests which are illegal to remove

Homeowners have been urged to check their lofts(Image: Getty) Homeowners are being advised to inspect their attics for signs of a particular pest this month, as the creatures start looking for warm, sheltered spots to hibernate over winter....

HMRC investigations update as UK households face 'greater scrutiny'

HMRC investigations update as UK households face 'greater scrutiny' HMRC’s “big data” tax investigation system brings in an extra £4.6bn tax in 2024/5. Its investigation system “Connect” has delivered a £4.6bn boost to the Treasury in the past...

British men claim they have absolutely no say in home decor except for ONE room, study reveals

By ASHLEIGH MCCAULL Published: 14:53 EDT, 18 October 2025 | Updated: 14:58 EDT, 18 October 2025 Women across the UK appear to have the final say in how their homes are styled, according to a new study. A quarter of men feel they have no input in...

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...

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...

Britain’s Keir Starmer Is Running Out of Time

After almost 20 years of poor economic performance, the U.K. has emerged as the next ground zero for the far right. Sclerotic growth, stagnant real wages, and crumbling public services are generating profound dissatisfaction. Economic optimism is...

9 things every homeowner needs to check before the cold weather comes, says property expert

As the temperatures drop and families spend more time indoors, there are a few things to check up on in the home that can become an issue in colder, wetter weather. Giles Fallan, the CEO of Buildsafe, an independent broker specialising in...

Real estate market heats up as investors flood in

Investors have been flooding back into Australia’s property market at an eight-year high, fuelled by low interest rates and tight rental supply, sparking fierce competition and hefty profits for sellers. Investor activity has surged over the past...

Waiting for a UK REITs rally – is real estate poised for a rebound?

There are times when either you are missing the obvious, or the market is. Commercial property feels like one of those times. Most UK real estate investment trusts (REITs) trade at wide discounts to net asset value (NAV), with shares still lower...

Cotswold homes among most expensive in UK

New research by aluminium door and window manufacturer Origin reveals that countryside properties in the Cotswolds command an average price of £1,412,000. Gloucestershire ranks as the third most expensive region in the UK for homes with a view,...

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...

RBS joins NatWest in bringing in 'UK first' for banking customers

RBS joins NatWest in bringing in 'UK first' for banking customers Royal Bank of Scotland has announced a plan to launch IP-backed loans to fuel Scottish growth and innovation. RBS has revealed plans to "launch the first IP-backed loans" for high...