Category : Search result: downsizing

Alan Titchmarsh sells £4m home amid 160-home development plans in Holybourne

Titchmarsh sells home as 160-house plan sparks village row

Celebrity gardener Alan Titchmarsh is downsizing from his £4m Hampshire manor. Villagers are furious over a 'disproportionate' plan to build 160 homes nearby. Read the full story.

07/12/2025 20:36

Alan Titchmarsh sells £4m farmhouse after daughters convince him to downsize

Alan Titchmarsh sells Hampshire farmhouse after 23 years

Gardening expert Alan Titchmarsh reveals the emotional decision to sell his £4m Hampshire farmhouse, persuaded by his daughters to embrace a new, modern chapter. Discover his heartfelt reasons.

07/12/2025 07:48

Alan Titchmarsh, 76, Downsizes from £4m Home, Cites Garden Upkeep

Alan Titchmarsh downsizes from £4m Hampshire home

TV gardener Alan Titchmarsh is selling his £3.95m Georgian manor after 23 years, moving to a smaller modern home to manage a more manageable garden in his senior years. Read his candid reasons.

02/12/2025 10:56

Older Brits Face Housing Crunch: No Flats with Separate Living Rooms

Older couples struggle to find flats with separate living rooms

Senior citizens in the UK reveal the difficulty of downsizing into suitable properties, highlighting a critical gap in the housing market for those seeking space and privacy.

30/11/2025 17:21

McDonald's Big Tasty Shrinks: Fans Blast 'Small Tasty' as a 'Con'

McDonald's Big Tasty shrinks, fans call it a 'con'

McDonald's UK fans are furious as the Big Tasty burger is significantly downsized. Read why customers feel 'conned' and are vowing to boycott the item.

29/11/2025 08:23

Downsizing in England: 5 Properties for a Simplified Lifestyle

Fantasy House Hunt: Downsizing Properties in England

Explore five downsizing property options across England, from a London apartment to a Kent cottage. Discover homes perfect for a simpler lifestyle amid potential tax changes.

28/11/2025 06:45

CBS News axes jobs in major Paramount restructuring

Exclusive: CBS News announces significant staff reductions as parent company Paramount Global implements sweeping cost-cutting measures across its media empire, affecting multiple departments.

29/10/2025 15:00

From Grunge to Greens: Ruby's Tiny House Dream Near Scotland's Hippy Haven

Ruby's tiny house dream near Scotland's hippy community

Meet Ruby, the self-proclaimed 'grungy old girl' who traded conventional living for a tiny house near Scotland's largest alternative community. Discover her journey to sustainable living and the freedom she's found in her compact new home.

25/10/2025 16:18

Royal Crisis: Prince Andrew Forced to Rent Out Royal Lodge as Financial Pressures Mount

Prince Andrew may rent out Royal Lodge in royal downsizing

The Duke of York faces dramatic downsizing as King Charles pushes for cost-cutting measures. Andrew may have to vacate his 30-room mansion and rent it out amid inheritance shortfalls and royal financial reforms.

20/10/2025 23:32

The Ultimate Downsizing Guide: Helping Elderly Parents Declutter and Move with Confidence

Downsizing Guide for Elderly Parents

Expert advice from Age UK on navigating the emotional and practical challenges of downsizing for elderly parents. Discover stress-reduction strategies, decluttering tips, and financial considerations.

15/10/2025 08:49

Downsizing Dread? How I Transformed My Empty Nest into a Cosy Sanctuary

How I Conquered Downsizing Dread & Created a Cosy Home

Discover how columnist India Knight conquered her fear of downsizing and created a warm, inviting home that proves smaller spaces can be wonderfully cosy and practical.

11/10/2025 06:18

Graham Norton's Moving Mayhem: TV Host Discovers He's a Secret Hoarder in London and New York Home Clear-Out

Graham Norton: I'm a hoarder! Moving stress revelation

Beloved talk show host Graham Norton opens up about the overwhelming stress of downsizing his London and New York properties, revealing his surprising hoarding tendencies and emotional attachment to possessions.

07/10/2025 13:22

Britain's Most Desirable Bungalows Revealed

Discover the UK's most sought-after bungalow hotspots where downsizers are paying premium prices for single-storey living, with coastal towns dominating the list.

23/09/2025 17:13

Britain's Bungalow Crisis: The Vanishing Dream Home Creating a Property Gridlock

UK's Bungalow Crisis Fuels Wider Housing Shortage

A severe shortage of single-storey bungalows is fuelling a UK housing crisis, leaving older homeowners stranded and first-time buyers priced out. Discover why the beloved bungalow has all but disappeared from new builds.

23/09/2025 05:35

Bungalow Crisis: Why Britain's Over-55s Can't Find Their Dream Home

Bungalow shortage blocks over-55s from downsizing

A severe shortage of single-storey bungalows is preventing older homeowners from downsizing, exacerbating the UK's housing market gridlock and leaving families trapped in unsuitable homes.

22/09/2025 23:21

The Great British Downsizing Dilemma: Why Boomers Are Stuck in Family Homes

Why Britain's 'Last-Time Buyers' Are Trapped in Family Homes

A perfect storm of soaring costs, a severe shortage of suitable housing, and punishing tax rules is trapping a generation of 'last-time buyers' in homes too big for them, exacerbating the UK's property crisis.

26/08/2025 15:43

No Job, No Running Water, No Regrets: The Couple Who Ditched It All for a Simpler Life Off-Grid

Couple quit jobs for off-grid caravan life: 'We're happy'

Meet the British couple who abandoned their careers and a comfortable home to live full-time in a tiny caravan without modern amenities. Discover why they claim this radical change is the secret to true happiness and financial freedom.

19/08/2025 09:55