A shortfall in the number of homes coming up for sale remains a major stumbling block for the housing market, economists at the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors have warned. While the Chancellor’s Budget measures, including the extension of the stamp duty holiday until the end of June, will give the sector a boost, stock … Read more
A World War II veteran was able to hold hands with his daughter for the first time in nearly a year as a married couple in their 80s were reunited when care homes reopened to visitors again. Eric Bradshaw, 95, said he ‘could not put into words’ how it felt being close to his daughter … Read more
Heartwarming scenes of family reunion have been seen across the country as restrictions on care home visits are eased as part of Boris Johnson’s roadmap out of lockdown. Footage shows the moment Patsy, 81, and Fred, 82, who have been married 60 years, were able to hold hands and be together for the first time … Read more
Together again! Joy for families with elderly relatives as care homes allow visitors for the first time in a YEAR Emotional reunions took place across the UK as care homes reopened to visitors Pam Harrison was among the delighted residents to finally see family yesterday Guidance allows visits without a screen if Covid test is … Read more
Family homes are left just feet away from plunging off cliff edges after a month of heavy rain battered the Kent coastline. A month of rain has seen more and more land collapse into the sea at Eastchurch in Kent, with residents having to watch as their homes get closer to the precipice. Striking images … Read more
Pro wrestling legend ‘Stone Cold’ Steve Austin is offloading one of his two homes in Marina del Rey, California. The 58-year-old WWE Superstar and reality TV star listed the 2,724-square-foot home on an 8,003-square-foot lot for $3.595 million, according to The Dirt. Austin (real name Steven James Anderson) is holding on to a smaller home he … Read more
Some of the world’s biggest screen stars have offered viewers a very rare glimpse inside their homes while virtually tuning in to the 78th annual Golden Globe Awards on Sunday. Presenters Tina Fey and Amy Poehler took to the stage separately in New York and Beverly Hills respectively, while the nominees appeared via video link from … Read more
There’s no shortage of advice on how buyers, sellers, renters and landlords can get the best out of the housing market. Conversations about property at dinner parties (remember those?) and programmes like Homes Under The Hammer and Location, Location, Location have made us all experts, or so we think. But are some of our certainties … Read more
Well, is it finally time for the bi-fold door to concertina to one side and let another glazing style have a look-in? Because Crittall – dramatic, steel-framed walls of glass, dissected by slim bars – is wooing interiors fans looking to add a more edgy, studio feel to their living space, both indoors and out … Read more
A dressing room is a must-have feature for wealthy buyers willing to splash out on their next luxury home. They can be fully customised and in some instances, may even cost more than an average kitchen. They may have central islands of their own, vaulted ceilings and walls of shelves and wardrobes. They tend to sit … Read more