Couple's £2.5m profit on rebuilt Cornish bungalow
A savvy couple are selling their rebuilt Polzeath property for £4m, a £2.5m profit. The controversial three-storey home boasts five ensuite bedrooms and stunning sea views. Read more.
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New York Transforms Empty Offices into 12,000 New Homes
New York City is tackling its housing crisis by converting vacant office blocks, including former Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan buildings, into 12,000 new apartments. Discover the ambitious 'City of Yes' policy driving this change.
Toddler speech delays surge 'astronomically' due to screens
UK councils report an 'astronomical' rise in under-fives with speech and development delays, linked to increased screentime. Learn the findings and what it means for early years support.
Kate joins business leaders for early years summit
The Princess of Wales convened a major business summit in London to drive investment in early childhood development, highlighting a potential £45.5bn boost for the UK.
Serbia fast-tracks Kushner deal for Belgrade site
Serbia forms joint venture with Jared Kushner's firm to redevelop bombed military headquarters site, sparking protests and controversy over cultural heritage.
Ed Sheeran's Suffolk home plan angers residents
Ed Sheeran faces backlash from Suffolk villagers over plans to merge two historic cottages into one large home, amid local housing shortage concerns. Discover the full story.
Serbians protest Kushner development on army HQ site
Thousands of Serbians are protesting against a luxury hotel development linked to Jared Kushner on the site of Belgrade's former army headquarters. Join the conversation about this controversial project.
LA's £1B abandoned skyscraper becomes graffiti canvas
The stalled Oceanwide Plaza development in Los Angeles has been transformed into an illegal urban art gallery, with graffiti artists scaling the billion-dollar complex in a spectacular display of defiance.
Village fury over 65ft 'mega-shed' built via planning loophole
Outraged residents in a quiet Buckinghamshire village discover a developer used a 1948 agricultural rule to bypass modern planning permission for a massive industrial structure looming over their homes.
Trump's Nantucket estate construction sparks local controversy
Former US President Donald Trump faces local opposition to his expansive Nantucket property development, raising questions about luxury construction regulations and community impact in the exclusive Massachusetts island community.
Vietnam Cities Forming Major Economic Corridor
Groundbreaking research from Kyoto University identifies Vietnam's Hanoi-Ho Chi Minh City region as an emerging megapolitan area set to transform Southeast Asia's economic landscape by 2030.
Kushner's Belgrade property deal sparks Holocaust-era concerns
Former Trump adviser Jared Kushner faces scrutiny over plans for luxury redevelopment on Belgrade waterfront site with contested ownership history dating back to Holocaust-era seizure.
Mixed Reactions to USAID Cuts: Not Everyone is Mourning
As US foreign aid programmes face significant cuts, mixed reactions emerge from communities worldwide. While some lament the loss of crucial funding, others question the effectiveness and legacy of American development assistance.
Homeowner wins £65k legal war over neighbour's development
A determined homeowner has successfully halted neighbouring construction just metres from his property after a gruelling two-year legal battle costing £65,000, setting a precedent for residential development disputes across Britain.
Locals Fury Over £7.5m Grand Designs 'Nazi Fortress' Castle
Residents in a picturesque Warwickshire village deliver scathing verdict on controversial modern castle they've branded 'disgusting' and 'vainglorious' after Channel 4's Grand Designs transformation.
Bankruptcy to boom: City leads UK luxury property
Discover how this once-struggling British city has transformed into the nation's hottest luxury housing market, defying economic expectations and attracting premium buyers.
Homeowners' £400k race against coastal erosion crisis
Desperate UK homeowners battle coastal erosion with massive investment to save their properties from collapsing into the sea as Atlantic waves claim more ground.
Sydney housing crisis deepens as developer bonuses backfire
Exclusive investigation reveals how Sydney's planning incentives are accelerating the loss of older rental properties, pushing vulnerable residents out of the market and worsening the city's affordability crisis.
Sydney woman trapped in £1.2m property nightmare
A Sydney woman's dream property purchase turned into a financial nightmare as she faces being trapped in her £1.2 million townhouse amid Australia's crashing property market. Discover the shocking reality of negative equity and why experts warn this could
Australia's stunning new social housing revealed
Exclusive look at Australia's revolutionary housing commission homes that are transforming social housing with luxury features and modern designs that rival private developments.
Homeowners' fury over 'monstrous' 60ft warehouses
Furious residents who purchased new-build homes discover developers' secret plans for massive industrial warehouses looming over their properties, leaving them feeling cheated and trapped.
NSW housing density scheme fails affordability test
Exclusive investigation reveals how New South Wales' flagship infill housing policy is delivering luxury apartments instead of promised affordable homes, exacerbating Sydney's housing crisis.
Peckham's housing crisis: Developers bypass affordable home rules
Exclusive investigation reveals how developers in Peckham exploit planning loopholes to bypass affordable housing requirements, leaving local communities priced out despite government targets.
Gov Considers Tax Breaks for Property Clearances
Exclusive: Ministers are reportedly weighing a controversial tax deduction scheme that would reward property owners for clearing buildings, sparking fierce debate among industry experts and environmentalists.
Victoria's 10-day home approval plan cuts objection rights
The Victorian government plans to slash planning approval times to just 10 days while limiting objection rights, promising efficiency but raising concerns about community consultation.
Aristocrat's £25m Townhouse Plan Sparks Local Fury
Lady of the Manor faces local fury as she pushes forward with controversial plans to build luxury townhouses on historic family land, despite overwhelming community opposition.
Housing developers avoid billions in community infrastructure payments
Major UK property developers are avoiding billions in community infrastructure payments through controversial loopholes, leaving schools and roads underfunded across Britain.
Government slashes London affordable housing quotas
Ministers confirm controversial plans to reduce affordable housing requirements for new developments in London, sparking warnings of worsening the capital's housing crisis and pushing out key workers.
Concrete wall blocks family's garden sunlight
A desperate mother speaks out as developers refuse to demolish a towering concrete wall that has plunged her family's garden into permanent shadow after their planning application was rejected.
Why Britain's new housing 'solution' is fundamentally flawed
The government's new permitted development policy promises to solve the housing crisis, but experts warn it could create a generation of substandard 'slum' housing while failing to address the real issues.
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