The Government is planning a package of reforms to help modernise the system and avoid house sales falling through
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Land Value Tax: what is Andy Burnham’s new property tax and how would it affect Londoners?
by News Roomby News RoomA new property tax could be on the cards if Andy Burnham becomes Prime Minister. “The LVT, an annual tax on the market rental value of land, would allow for…
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Take inspiration from the creativity behind a wave of design-driven dining rooms appearing across London
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Stock of interest-only homeowner mortgages fell in 2025 – UK Finance
by News Roomby News RoomThe interest-only book has shrunk in size each year since the end of the financial crisis, the banking and finance industry body said
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Sadiq Khan announces £100 million investment in London ‘Singapore-style’ housing development
by News Roomby News RoomAround 1,000 of these properties are expected to commence construction by 2028. This significant investment underpins a new City Hall Developer scheme, which emulates Singapore’s approach where the state plays…
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Picnic ideas: what to buy for the perfect park day, from blankets to drinks coolers
by News Roomby News RoomBlack+Blum’s casual tote bag is insulated and 100 per cent leakproof, so it’ll take you from office or gym to picnic without a hitch. Keep your bottle of wine cool…
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East London council approves new six-storey block of flats despite objections
by News Roomby News RoomTwo shops in Woodford Green will be demolished to make way for 18 self-contained flats under the plans
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Charlotte Harrison, chief executive of homes at Skipton Building Society, said: “The strong house price growth reflects the continued strength of demand in comparatively lower-cost northern markets, where many first-time…
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East London council plans 47 new homes to address housing waitlist
by News Roomby News RoomThe aim is to build family-sized townhouses and semi-detached homes for families on Barking and Dagenham Council’s housing register
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At new developments, targets are routinely being slashed for property Londoners can actually afford, reports Ruth Bloomfield