Few surprises as chancellor uses low-key speech blaming ‘global economic storms’ for stoking energy prices and cost of living crisisBudget 2026: key points at a glanceBriefing: key questions answered by Heather Stewart and Pippa...
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Read MoreFor decades, the capital’s house prices raced ahead of the national average – but now they are falling in prime areasAn elegant Georgian facade, a full-width balcony and an exclusive address in South Kensington just steps from...
Read MoreLocals raised £1m for Mayday Saxonvale scheme involving homes and park but Somerset officials agreed deal with London-based real estate companyA bold bid by residents of a progressive town in the English West Country who raised...
Read MoreFigures show most leasehold flats in England do not find a buyer within six months, despite slashed prices‘The market is dead for flats,” says Susan Young*, who has been trying for some time without success to sell her two-bed...
Read MoreBarratt Redrow blames effects of Iran war, and likely impact on mortgage rates and costs, for further reductionBritain’s largest housebuilder is planning to dramatically cut back on buying new land, blaming the impact of the...
Read MoreRachel Reeves’s upcoming spring forecast has not led to slowdown, as property tax rumours did in NovemberBusiness live – latest updatesUK politics live – latest updatesHouse prices in the UK increased in February as Rachel...
Read MoreAlmost 1m UK households are hooked up to heat networks. None had protection from poor service or price hikes … until last month‘If I could move, I would – to a place without a heat network. But I can’t while this debt is hanging...
Read MoreBankers and billionaires are flocking to the city where income tax is zero but critics say it ignores money laundering – and pay disparities are huge Business live – latest updatesAidan Doyle was an estate agent in Liverpool...
Read MoreHousing minister announces exemption to 10% net gain rule in England for smaller developmentsThe government has broken its promise to protect nature by weakening planning rules for housing developers, groups have said.While...
Read MoreDevelopers will qualify for fast-track planning status if they include 20% affordable housing instead of current 35% targetMinisters have confirmed plans to reduce affordable housing quotas in London as they look to reverse the...
Read MoreCountry mansion boasts 40 hectares of grounds yet discredited prince pays only ‘a peppercorn’ in rent each yearWith its 30 rooms nestling in 40 hectares (98 acres) of secluded grounds in Windsor Great Park, Royal Lodge has been...
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