Leegate Centre Demolished for 500 Homes in Lewisham
The Leegate shopping centre in Lewisham, once hailed as the 'Westfield of the 1960s', is being demolished to make way for a mixed-use development with 500 homes, a health centre, and a supermarket.
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Birmingham: Best Weekend Trip from London in 2026
Birmingham, the 'Venice of England', is named the top UK weekend break from London for 2026 by Time Out, offering canals, culture, and cool neighbourhoods.
Renters Share Section 21 Eviction Stories
The Guardian invites renters in England who have received a Section 21 no-fault eviction notice to share their experiences and help shed light on the housing crisis.
Five HMO Applications Submitted in Brent Including 10-Person Property
Brent Council reviews five HMO applications in Wembley, Neasden, Dollis Hill and Edgware amid calls for stricter regulations on HMOs to improve standards.
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Hidden Central London Park Open to Public
A small park in London's Southbank, created in the 1990s, is open to the public but remains deserted. A blogger highlights its hidden access and locked gates.
Win a £2m Cheshire Dream Home in Charity Raffle
A luxury £2 million Cheshire home is the prize in a summer charity draw. The five-bedroom property includes furnishings, stamp duty, and legal fees. Tickets start at £10.
Labor Budget: Tax Reforms to Ease Housing Crisis
The Labor budget proposes changes to capital gains tax and negative gearing to address Australia's housing crisis, aiming to increase supply and affordability.
5 Key Rental Law Changes: Renters' Rights Act 2026
The Renters' Rights Act 2026 brings major reforms for UK tenants and landlords from May 1, including no-fault eviction bans, bidding war bans, and pet-friendly rules.
Renters' Rights Act Ends Fixed-Term Contracts and No-Fault Evictions
The Renters' Rights Act comes into effect, scrapping fixed-term tenancies and no-fault evictions in England, marking the biggest rental reforms in decades.
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Renters' Rights Act Law Amid Landlord Exodus Fears
The Renters' Rights Act takes effect, banning no-fault evictions and fixed-term contracts, as landlords exit the market, potentially impacting house prices and rental supply.
Hundreds Evacuated After Fire Spreads to Synagogue
Hundreds evacuated in Hackney after a fire ripped through a home next to a synagogue. Police and fire crews remain on scene.
London 'About Survival, Not Opportunity' for Young People
Two in five young adults in London plan to leave within five years due to crime, costs, and stalled careers, with 800,000 expected to exit by 2030.
Chelsea Mansion with Knotweed Faces Council Action
A £4M Chelsea mansion with Japanese knotweed, rats, and a mummified corpse in the basement faces council action after 46 neighbours petitioned over the owner's neglect.
Landlords Rush Evictions Before Renters' Rights Act
As the Renters' Rights Act nears, tenants face last-minute no-fault evictions. One London renter shares his story amid a wave of pre-ban notices.
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City Hall Investigates London Leasehold Service Charges
The Greater London Authority launches a probe into high service charges affecting leaseholders and affordable housing delivery, with average annual costs reaching £3,912.
Skatepark Owner Fights Eviction Over Rent Row
Ben Hopkinson of Hop Kingdom skatepark in Bermondsey is battling eviction after bailiffs changed locks over £62k rent arrears, calling for community support.
Landlords Write: Rental Crisis Squeezes Both Tenants and Owners
Small landlords share their side of the rental market, arguing they are not villains but victims of rising costs and a strained housing system.
Labour Faces Wipeout in London Over Housing Crisis
Labour's decline in London, its last stronghold, is driven by a catastrophic failure on housing policy, from building only 280 council homes under Blair to estate sell-offs, fueling Green Party gains.
25-Storey Care Home and Co-Living Block Planned for Wembley
Splendid Hospitality Group proposes a 25-storey development in Wembley with a 90-bed care home and 329 co-living apartments, aiming to address care bed shortages and provide affordable rentals.
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Rent Freeze Threatens UK Housing Sector, Warns Chief
Brendan Geraghty warns that a rent freeze in England would be disastrous, citing Scotland's failed experiment. He urges the government to support the rental sector instead of demonizing it.
Plan to Demolish 1800s Pub for New Pub and 26 Flats
Developers submit plans to demolish the historic Masons Arms pub in Kensal Green and build a new pub with 26 flats above, but no affordable housing is included due to financial deficit.
Empty Hammersmith Office to Become 171-Room Hotel
Grove House in Hammersmith, empty since 2023, will be transformed into a 171-room hotel with workspace, retail, and a 131-seat auditorium after a successful appeal.
William and Kate Celebrate 15 Years with Sweet Photo
Prince William and Kate Middleton released a new family photo from Cornwall to celebrate their 15th wedding anniversary, showing them with their three children and two dogs.
Ming Vase Found in London Home Could Fetch £20k
A rare 400-year-old Ming vase, discovered on a landing in a West London home during a routine house clearance, is expected to fetch up to £20,000 at auction.
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London Office Space Scarcity: Right Choice Matters
London's central office vacancy rate drops to 11%, with prime areas near 1%. Businesses compete for premium space, while fringe areas see rising vacancies. Flexible solutions like Halkin's customisable offices help firms adapt.
Only 5% of Millennials Achieve Teenage Goals
A new poll reveals just 1 in 20 Millennials have achieved their teenage ambitions, with 26% still not homeowners due to rising costs and life events.
HMP Wandsworth: UK's Most Overcrowded Prison
HMP Wandsworth is the most overcrowded prison in the UK, holding 62% more inmates than its capacity. Conditions are described as 'inhumane' amid recent scandals.
Landlord fined £14k for vindictive illegal eviction campaign
A London landlord has been ordered to pay £14,400 after a tribunal found her guilty of a 'vindictive' campaign of harassment and illegal eviction against a vulnerable family in Camden.
Sadiq Khan's Anti-Profit Stance Blocks London Housebuilding
Andrew Teacher argues that Sadiq Khan's ideological aversion to profit and talk of rent caps are undermining housing supply, despite emergency measures to boost construction.
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John Lewis Sued Over Click-and-Collect Rent at Brent Cross
John Lewis is sued by Brent Cross owner Hammerson over whether click-and-collect sales count toward turnover rent under a 1979 lease, highlighting tensions in historic retail contracts.
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