Should the developer pay for my drive’s missing dropped kerb?

PROPERTY CLINIC: I bought a house with a drive that the developer never got a dropped kerb for, who is responsible for paying for one? You have approached your local council about it paying for your kerb to be fixed  The developer was issued with guidance by the local council to drop the kerb No … Read more

Factors to consider if you want to find a suitable site to build your own house

Buying a piece of land and then designing and building your own home is a pipe dream for many. But what if you want to turn it into reality? Where do you begin and what are the key things to consider?  We’re not talking about money here and your budget, but rather focusing instead on … Read more

Gower’s spectacular coastline helps make it the ‘Monaco of Wales’

Gower’s spectacular coastline, Michelin restaurants and pricey properties all explain why it’s the ‘Monaco of Wales’, says FRED REDWOOD By Fred Redwood For The Daily Mail Published: 17:26 EDT, 29 July 2021 | Updated: 17:26 EDT, 29 July 2021 Which Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty comes top when judged by house price premiums?  It could … Read more

Snowboarder Scotty James melts the property market as he sells his South Melbourne townhouse

Snowboarding legend Scotty James sells his stunning South Melbourne townhouse for a cool $1.3 million and watches the nail-biting sale from Switzerland By Jesse Hyland For Daily Mail Australia Published: 21:28 EDT, 20 July 2021 | Updated: 21:28 EDT, 20 July 2021 Snowboarder Scotty James had sold his South Melbourne home for a cool $1.3 … Read more

Bold return of £250m property mogul Elliott Bernerd

Tycoon Elliott Bernerd in talks to buy stake in surveying firm in move that could eventually see return of his Chelsfield empire to stock market By Ben Harrington, Financial Mail on Sunday Published: 21:50 BST, 10 July 2021 | Updated: 21:50 BST, 10 July 2021 Tycoon Elliott Bernerd is in talks to buy a stake … Read more

Mencap’s property arm offers 3.25% return with latest bond

Invest in property with a difference: Charity Mencap’s property arm launches third retail bond and promises a 3.25% annual return Golden Lane Housing is the property arm of disability charity Mencap It is issuing its third retail bond and promises a 3.25% annual return  It offers an opportunity for savers looking to invest ‘according to … Read more

Vatican cardinal and nine others will stand trial over purchase of property in Chelsea 

Vatican cardinal and nine others will stand trial on charges including extortion, embezzlement and fraud over purchase of property in Chelsea using Church funds Italian Cardinal Angelo Becciu will appear before the tribunal of the Holy See The 73-year-old was dismissed from a powerful Vatican job last September Becciu charged with embezzlement, abuse of power … Read more

Ministers prepare to let homeowners build terraces on top of their property

Planning rules pruned for roof gardens: High-level greenery could become next big thing as ministers prepare to let homeowners build terraces on top of their property Ministers will make it easier to get permission to build roof terraces on houses It is difficult to get planning permission due to neighbour privacy considerations There are currently … Read more

Part of Surrey mansion once owned by Sir Richard Branson is for sale for £280,000

The early history of Grenehurst can be traced, through manorial records, from 1282 until 1815, according to the Capel Village website. It suggests that the early history of Grenehurst can be traced, through manorial records, from 1282 until 1815. In 1390, a deed specified that the property comprised of one messuage (a house) 73 acres … Read more