Chorleywood, a Hertfordshire village on the Metropolitan line, offers a rural escape with green spaces, historic estates, and a high quality of life, despite its proximity to London and premium property prices.
Developer Cube Real Estate seeks to build two taller towers with 272 homes next to Unilever's new UK headquarters in Kingston, replacing a previously approved 16-storey block.
The Financial Conduct Authority has quietly introduced more flexible affordability assessments that could break the dominance of major lenders and open the market to fintech innovation.
Wormholt Residents Association gathers 717 signatures opposing Phoenix Academy redevelopment that would add 307 homes. Residents claim consultation was a 'sham' and parents were misinformed.
Scotland faces a severe housing shortage as new home construction lags behind population growth, driving up prices and homelessness rates across urban and rural areas.
Ealing Council will demolish 105 affordable homes under construction across six sites after contractor Henry Construction's insolvency, citing cost-effectiveness over restarting work.
Barking and Dagenham Council unanimously approved a new six-storey YMCA tower block in Romford to serve homeless adults, with no anticipated impact on local services or traffic.
In 1975, Rob and Diane Parsons answered a knock to find Ronnie Lockwood, a childhood friend who had become homeless. What began as a Christmas meal turned into a 45-year family bond that changed all their lives forever.
Alison Taylor shares how selling her parents' house ended her panic and started a bold experiment in multigenerational living, building a home with zero experience.
Residents on a Richmond estate face potential homelessness after The Poppy Factory charity ordered rent increases of up to £700 per month, citing the upcoming Renters Right Act as justification.
A satirical look at how Australia's property market pressures are fueling a grim generational dynamic, with some children eagerly awaiting inheritances to access housing wealth.
A major housing development in Hertfordshire faces backlash for promoting car dependency and failing to deliver affordable homes, highlighting flaws in UK planning policies.
Families with SEND children accuse Hackney Council of an adversarial housing review system that dismisses medical evidence and prolongs unsafe living conditions.
New analysis reveals that even if Australia builds 1.2 million homes in five years, housing affordability will barely improve. Experts say tax reform is needed instead of just focusing on construction.
Millennials in Australia face a housing market so dire that inheriting family property has become the only realistic path to home ownership, revealing deep structural failures.
A family has triumphed in a £700,000 High Court case after a mother's partner produced a forged will and fake marriage certificate to claim her estate, with the judge ruling the documents were fraudulent.
A 29-year-old Londoner faces social exclusion as her high-earning friends plan a £30,000 ski holiday she cannot afford, highlighting growing financial divides in friendship groups across the capital.
YouTuber Logan Paul has broken the record for the most expensive Pokémon card ever sold, fetching £12.1 million for the ultra-rare Pikachu Illustrator card during a livestream auction.
Fiona Garrett warns Londoners after her son Joshua Robbins fell five floors when a railing gave way. She urges building safety checks to prevent similar tragedies.
Australia faces a sharp rise in contested wills due to an ageing population, complex estates, and cost-of-living pressures, tearing families apart over inheritance claims.
Five iconic red London Routemaster buses, built in the 1960s, are set for auction next month. These well-maintained vehicles, in running condition, offer a rare chance to own a piece of British transport history.
Discover Epping, a commuter town offering a tranquil blend of quaint high streets and Epping Forest's natural beauty, just 40 minutes from Central London but feeling worlds apart.
UK house prices paused in February with a marginal £12 dip after January's record £9,893 surge, as Rightmove notes early-year momentum was 'front-loaded' into the first month.
A Grade-II listed Buckinghamshire manor house renovated by an influencer couple faces criticism from locals who call the changes 'garish' and disruptive.
The Alexander brothers, prominent real estate agents known as 'closers' for wealthy clients, are on trial in New York for sex trafficking. Witnesses allege violent rapes and coordinated drugging of women across multiple locations.
A 68-year-old woman is suing Jeremy Clarkson after suffering broken ribs and hand injuries from razor-sharp metal covers in his pub's carpark. She describes the temporary setup as 'very dangerous' and an 'accident waiting to happen'.
The arrival of Gail's bakery in Hackney Central's Narrow Way has been dubbed the 'Final Boss' of gentrification, symbolizing the area's transformation from a deprived borough to a trendy destination.
The stunning Grade II listed Halsdon House, home to Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts for four decades, is now on the market for £2.75 million. Set on 55 acres in rural Devon, the property features equestrian facilities and nine bedrooms.
Camden borough secures third place in Rightmove's 2025 'happy at home' index, with residents praising green spaces, community spirit, and accessibility despite some council frustrations.
Harlow in Essex has seen an 87% surge in first-time buyer mortgages over the past decade, making it the UK's fastest-growing hotspot as Londoners seek affordability and green spaces.