5 North London schools share £1.5m for urgent roof repairs
Five schools in North West London will share £1.5m for urgent repairs, mostly replacing leaky roofs, with most work completed by summer holidays.
Category : Property
Kingston Council OKs unique supported housing project
Kingston Council approved 45 homes for adults with autism/learning disabilities and older people, a first for the borough. Hartington House and Campbell House on Acre Road set to open summer 2027.
London councils challenge Sadiq Khan over housing cuts
Green-led Hackney, Lewisham, and Aspire-controlled Tower Hamlets launch judicial review against Mayor's decision to slash affordable housing quota from 35% to 20%.
Landmark London: Grand Railway Hotel with Luxurious Rooms
The Landmark London, a historic railway hotel, offers classic luxury rooms, a stunning atrium for afternoon tea, and a spa with pool. Rooms from £500.
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Third of renters face 35-year wait to buy home
A new report reveals that a third of private renters in England will need 35 years to save for a deposit, with Londoners hardest hit, requiring 44 years on average.
Birmingham community housing scheme on brink over costs
A pioneering community-owned housing development in Birmingham, the Stirchley Cooperative Development, faces collapse due to a £1.16m funding dispute with housing association GreenSquareAccord.
London councils fight affordable housing quota cuts
Hackney, Tower Hamlets, and Lewisham councils launch legal challenge against GLA over proposed reduction in affordable housing requirements from 35% to 20%.
Protest over 20,000 homes plan in Kingston
Residents protested outside Kingston's Guildhall over the final draft Local Plan proposing nearly 20,000 new homes, with accusations of insufficient scrutiny time.
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Hidden Kent beach 'feels like Spain' hour from London
A TikTok user showcases Mermaid Beach in Folkestone, Kent, with turquoise water and mermaid-shaped rocks, reachable by train from London in 58 minutes.
Fulham Pier Hotel Review: Glossy Boutique Near Craven Cottage
Fulham Pier Hotel offers 13 luxurious rooms with river views, complimentary minibar, and exclusive access to members-only breakfast at Craven Cottage. From £333/night.
Harrow Council tightens HMO rules with Article 4 direction
Harrow Council introduces an Article 4 direction from June 12, requiring planning permission for all HMO conversions, including smaller ones with 3-6 tenants, to protect family homes.
US opposes Titanic artifacts auction
The US government has filed a legal objection to the planned auction of thousands of artifacts from the Titanic shipwreck, citing concerns over preservation and public access.
Deadly LA Warehouse Fire: What We Know
A massive warehouse fire in Los Angeles killed at least 11 people and injured 9. The blaze broke out early Monday, with officials citing possible code violations.
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Johnny Marr Auction: Iconic Smiths Guitars at Christie's
Johnny Marr will auction 10 guitars used by The Smiths, including the Rickenbacker from 'This Charming Man', at Christie's London in September 2026, with proceeds benefiting youth music charities.
Dead duckling in Trump's reflecting pool after renovation
A dead duckling was found floating in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool after Trump's $20 million renovation, as workers used hydrogen peroxide to combat algae and paint peeled off.
Times Square Hotel Review: King Corner Suite Worth It?
A review of Tempo by Hilton New York Times Square finds the King Corner Suite offers stunning views and quiet comfort, but nightly rates from £581 make it a splurge-worthy special occasion stay.
Joyce Vincent: Body undiscovered for 3 years, TV on
Joyce Carol Vincent, 38, died alone in London social housing; her body lay undiscovered for three years with the TV still on. Friends and colleagues recall a vibrant woman who socialized with Stevie Wonder and met Nelson Mandela.
I Flipped My £1,000,000 Essex Home – It Was a Doctor's Surgery
Colour consultant Millie Beer bought a Georgian townhouse in Thaxted for £765,000, spent £250,000 on renovations, and now has it on the market for £1 million.
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Hackney Homes Stalled as Contractor Enters Administration
Hackney Council's Shoreditch Parkside development, delivering 371 homes, is paused after contractor Ardmore Construction entered administration due to a High Court cladding ruling.
Sutton tower block residents suffer 35°C heat, vomiting
Residents of Balaam House in Sutton endure temperatures up to 35°C, causing vomiting and illness. A local councillor fears a fatality as heatwave intensifies.
Former school conversions: from village classroom to luxury homes
Explore five former school properties transformed into stunning homes across England and Scotland, from a five-bedroom rural pile in Lancashire to a Victorian flat in London.
Routemaster buses to become mobile kids' play areas
A new design project proposes to transform decommissioned Routemaster buses into mobile playgrounds for children, bringing play to housing estates across London.
Notting Hill homeowner wins roof terrace battle with council
Dr Michael Young spent nearly £10,000 fighting a two-year planning dispute over a timber screen on his Notting Hill roof terrace, ultimately winning against the council.
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Kensington Council Orders Tenants to Leave in 6 Years
Kensington and Chelsea Council has told 27 households they must leave their homes within six years due to costly lease renewals, causing distress among residents who invested heavily in their properties.
Bar near Twickenham stadium wins new licence despite objections
The Scrummery in Twickenham has been granted a strict new licence after complaints of noise and drunken behaviour, despite opposition from its owners and neighbours.
Croydon Rejects Two Thirds of HMO Applications
Croydon Council rejected nearly two-thirds of HMO applications between 2021 and 2025, making it one of the strictest boroughs in England despite a housing waiting list of 8,600 households.
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Kingston Council Accused of Betraying Trust Over Housing Plan
Kingston Council faces backlash over its Local Plan, proposing nearly 20,000 homes including on green belt land, with residents citing lack of transparency.
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209-bed Vauxhall hostel plans recommended for approval
A new 209-bed hostel in Vauxhall, proposed by Macro Investments Ltd, is set for approval. The site has been vacant since 2018 and previously housed homeless men.
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