In their election manifesto, Labour promised to tackle unregulated and unaffordable ground rent charges. So, is a £250 pound cap on ground rent real progress for homeowners?
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What to do in London in February: The best vintage design markets and interiors collabs
by News Roomby News RoomWhat to see, do and buy this month in the world of interiors
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Cap on ground rents will benefit more than 500,000 homeowners across London and the South
by News Roomby News RoomPrime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said the cost of living ‘is the single most important thing across the country.’
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Sir Keir Starmer has also unveiled proposals to ban leaseholds for new flats, with existing leaseholders getting the right to switch to commonhold in a bid to give homeowners greater…
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St Leonards cannabis farm to go to auction for £180,000 next month
by News Roomby News RoomThe terraced property on Charles Road appears to have housed a substantial cannabis growing operation
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Five tips for first-time buyers preparing to get on the property ladder
by News Roomby News RoomAspiring first-time buyers looking to enter the housing market this year may be able to make their experience go more smoothly by taking certain steps to prepare. According to research…
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Mortgage costs ‘shock’ for borrowers as nearly 1m five-year deals end soon
by News Roomby News RoomSajni Shah, a mortgage expert at Compare the Market, said many households “will be shocked” to see their repayments jump, adding that when homeowners are checking out their remortgage options…
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London leaver: ‘We lived in a van in south London to save up for our move to Portugal’
by News Roomby News RoomThe couple saved as much as they could on rent while living in a converted van in a storage yard in Norbiton, showering at work or the gym
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The best London lighting brands for stylish lamps and shades to brighten up gloomy winter evenings
by News Roomby News RoomGive your home a glow-up with these London makers
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Sold! Lily Allen and David Harbour’s Brooklyn townhouse goes for $7.3 million to mystery buyer
by News Roomby News RoomTwo weeks after slashing almost $700,000 off the price of their property, Lily Allen and David Harbour have found a buyer