Ibex House Art Deco Building Converted to Hotel with Pub
Grade II-listed Ibex House in the City of London is being transformed into a 382-room hotel, featuring a revived pub and conference centre, with completion set for 2028.
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Man Ordered to Pay £30k for Illegal Council Subletting
A Wandsworth man has been ordered to repay nearly £30,000 after illegally subletting his social housing property while living elsewhere, depriving someone in need of a home.
OneDome Gets $25m Funding for Homebuying Platform
Proptech platform OneDome has secured $25m in pre-Series C funding, including a Channel 4 media-for-equity deal, to accelerate its expansion in the UK property market.
Southwark's First Modular Homes Help Homeless Residents
Southwark Council unveils eight SoloHaus modular homes in Bermondsey, providing temporary housing and support for homeless individuals to transition to permanent accommodation.
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Cyber Attack Halts 650 Planning Apps, House Sales
Kensington and Chelsea Council's cyber attack fallout: 650 planning applications in limbo, house sales failing, and £200k lost in land charges as systems remain offline.
RBA Rate Hike Squeezes Mortgage Holders
The Reserve Bank of Australia has raised interest rates, increasing financial pressure on homeowners with mortgages amid economic uncertainty.
Khan Vows Housebuilding Acceleration Amid Housing Crisis
London Mayor Sadiq Khan promises to accelerate housebuilding while defending Green Belt development, as Haringey celebrates its 1,000th council home completion.
£81,800 Salary Needed to Rent Alone in London by 2026
New data reveals Londoners need to earn £81,800 to afford a one-bed flat alone, making the capital Europe's ninth most unaffordable city for solo renters.
London Teacher in Land Row Over 1.1m of Garden
A West London grandmother and teacher is embroiled in a bitter boundary dispute with a neighbour who allegedly removed her fence and damaged her hot tub deck, claiming 1.1 metres of her garden.
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UK House Prices Bounce Back in January with 2026 Growth Forecast
Nationwide reports a 0.3% rise in UK house prices in January, reversing a surprise December fall. Economists predict 2-4% growth for 2026 as mortgage rates decline and budget uncertainty fades.
£100k Earner Feels Poor in London Despite £75k Savings
A 32-year-old Londoner earning £100,000 annually with £75,000 in savings feels financially strained and unable to buy a home alone, despite being in the UK's top income percentile.
Renters Trade Privacy for Housing in Digital Era
Renters across the UK face mounting privacy risks as real estate tech platforms demand extensive personal data while failing to implement adequate security measures.
Most Mortgage Repayments Unchanged Despite RBA Rate Cuts
Despite three RBA rate cuts last year, most major bank customers saw no automatic reduction in home loan repayments, leaving many vulnerable to Tuesday's anticipated rate hike.
UK Poverty Normalised as Food Bank Demand Soars
Letters to the Guardian reveal deepening poverty across Britain, with food banks overwhelmed and calls for social security reinvestment and community participation.
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Tom Cruise Abandons London Flat Over Safety Concerns
Hollywood star Tom Cruise has reportedly vacated his £35 million Knightsbridge apartment following a series of high-profile crimes in the area, including a brazen daylight robbery at a luxury watch store.
Australian Real Estate Apps Risk Lease Document Security
Digital researchers warn that real estate agents in Australia are using apps that leave millions of lease documents vulnerable to data breaches and security risks.
Greens Bill to Regulate NSW Berry Farms
The NSW Greens propose legislation to give councils greater control over expanding berry farms, addressing environmental and community concerns amid industry growth.
NYC Homeless Deaths Spike in Bitter Winter Storm
At least 10 people have died outdoors in New York during a severe cold snap, highlighting the crisis in affordable housing and shelter safety for the homeless population.
Boomer Cash Buying Blocks Young Homebuyers
Baby boomers purchasing properties outright with cash from previous sales are making it increasingly difficult for Gen Z and Millennials to enter the housing market, with London seeing 70% cash purchases in prime areas.
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Bredgar Village: Homes Half London Price, Award-Winning Pub
Discover Bredgar, a historic Kent village just 2 hours from London where average house prices are £392,000 compared to London's £660,977, featuring an award-winning pub and preserved rural charm.
Salary Needed to Rent Alone in London 2026
The Economist's Carrie Bradshaw Index shows Londoners need £81,800 yearly to rent a one-bed flat comfortably, with the city scoring just 0.68 for affordability.
Wembley Hotel Plan Faces Community Petition Opposition
Over 100 residents have signed a petition opposing a proposed hotel development on a cherished community space at Wembley Stadium's steps, citing environmental and social concerns.
Unconventional Households Redefine Family Life
From multi-generational homes to co-owned farmhouses, people worldwide are embracing alternative living arrangements that challenge traditional notions of family and combat loneliness through shared support.
Kerouac's On the Road Scroll Auction at Christie's
Jack Kerouac's original 37-metre typescript scroll for On the Road, a Beat Generation icon, will be auctioned at Christie's in March with an estimate of £1.8m to £2.9m.
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Readers React to Fantasy House Prices and Wildlife
Guardian readers respond to fantasy house hunt features with concerns over affordability for artists, share amusing wildlife identification stories, and comment on hotel chains and linguistic quirks in letters section.
Teacher's Garden Row: Neighbour 'Stole 1.1m of Land'
A retired teacher in Hayes, west London, claims her neighbour has stolen 1.1 metres of her garden, causing £2,000 damage and turning her dream outdoor space into a bitter boundary dispute.
Elderly Forced Out as Melbourne Housing Towers Face Demolition
Senior citizens in Melbourne's public housing towers confront relocation challenges after Victorian government announces demolition of seven buildings specifically for older residents.
Minister: London House Prices 'Need' to Fall
Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook says London property prices require adjustment as government targets 1.5 million new homes and addresses construction slump.
Moving House: 15 Expert Tips for a Stress-Free Relocation
Professional removal experts share essential advice for a smooth house move, from packing strategies to lifting techniques, ensuring your belongings arrive safely.
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Sydney Heiress Denies New Charges Over Rolls-Royce Crash
High-profile Chinese heiress Lanlan Yang pleads not guilty to two additional charges related to a serious July car crash in Sydney's east, while admitting to a bail breach.
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