All news on the topic: Housing

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Moment terrified residents flee tower block after evacuation order
The roughly 400 residents who live in Barton House, Bristol, were told to evacuate yesterday evening amid fears for the structural integrity of the building - leaving locals terrified
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Tower block residents 'have no clue' when they can return over collapse fears
Barton House, in Bristol, has been evacuated, leaving hundreds of Brits with nowhere to go as the local council investigates the building feared structurally unsafe
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Family home with 'huge hidden secret' comes to market for just £280k
A semi-detached home in Wallasey on the Wirral has come to market with a huge 'hidden secret'. The back garden is huge and has plenty of space for pets and children
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You should avoid doing these bathroom mishaps, according to plumbers
Believe it or not, bathroom pipes can run smoothly without strange noises, and these plumbers have shared the most common mistakes seen
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Trapped family sleeping in one bed with no heating or water in 'shell' of a home
Nathaniel Finlay and his partner Natalie Riley have been living in the property near Salford, Greater Manchester, with their son, aged four, and seven-year-old daughter
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Major UK city to ban cars from pavement parking with drivers risking £100 fine
Scotland will have its first ban on pavement parking put in place in 2024, as Edinburgh council decided to crackdown on what many see as ‘nuisance’ parking. Now, other Scottish councils may follow suit
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Woman charged £1,000 to move telecom company's mast wires in garden
Ellen Ballantyne, 67, wants to lay decking and have an outdoor seating area at her home in Greenock, Renfrewshire, but she is in huge dispute with Openreach over masts
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'Blank canvas' terraced house hit market for £695k - but it's an absolute wreck
A house in southwest London is on the market for nearly £700,000 - but due to its run-down state, only cash buyers can get it as it would not be eligible for a mortgage
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Man scammed out of £3,500 after falling for fake rental advert on Facebook
Charlie Temple, 31, was desperately searching for a short term rental in London as he only had four weeks left until his lease was ending
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Huge changes for renters confirmed - but no-fault eviction ban delayed
At the State Opening of Parliament, King Charles announced that the Renters' Reform Bill would be carried through Parliament ahead of the next year's general election - but the bill has been significantly watered down compared to its original form
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Everything you need to know about leasehold reforms and how it affects you
The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill will mean that, other than in exceptional circumstances, new houses in England and Wales will be freehold - but not new flats
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Newbuild village hell as 4,000-home development still has no school or shops
Residents living in Coed Darcy, Wales, say they have been waiting over a decade to see amenities including shops and parking constructed in their area - they are unable to walk to reach vital services
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Woman horrified after finding hidden room full of children's drawings in house
A woman has taken to social media to ask for advice after discovering a secret room in her house with child-like drawings plastered all over the walls on the inside
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England's best places to live in 2024 - see full list of towns and cities
All of these 250 places, largely outside of Greater London, offer fresh ideas for anyone looking to move home and explore new pastures in 2024, as experts commend their location, amenities and other prospects
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Entire tropical island in the Caribbean goes on sale for less than a London flat
With stunning views, internet, electricity and luxurious amenities , this island in the Caribbean Sea could be yours for less than the cost of an average London flat
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Army veteran, 76, fears for health in mouldy flat where mushrooms grow on walls
Alan Mathews, who served in the British Army across the world is living in a flat ridden with damage, damp and mould due to flood and problems with neighbouring properties
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Mum halts construction of 'astronomical' 5G mast with simple car parking ploy
South Shields resident Elizabeth Grey has delayed the construction of a phone mast by parking her car over its intended site in protest - but works are expected to restart
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Pregnant mum left without a home after damp and asbestos found in her flat
A mum has been left without a home after damp and asbestos were found in her rented property. Sian Rigby vacated her property in June due to the unliveable conditions
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House price changes detailed in every postcode - check your neighbourhood
House prices in Wapping, London, sold for an average of £803,316 each in the 12 months ending September - a drop of 13.11% from the year to August when they sold for an average of £924,533
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Brits may not know they qualify for Blue Badge parking - see if you're eligible
If you have a health condition that affects your walking ability, or a hidden illness such as dementia, autism or Parkinson's Disease, you may be able to get a Blue Badge to help you park closer
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Serious crime victims in some parts of UK wait 13 hours for police - full list
Figures released under the Freedom of Information Act reveal a 'disturbing postcode lottery' in responses to grade two priority crimes - which include burglaries, missing persons and domestic incidents
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Inside charming 'Shepherd's Hut-style' cottage on sale for just £30,000
Located in Harlech, north Wales, a curious Grade II cottage "Bryn Tirion" has views over the town's famous castle and medieval tower, Cardigan Bay and Snowdonia Mountain Range
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UK's 'smallest and cheapest' house on market - and could be yours for just £30k
The 'unusual and quirky' £30,000 cottage overlooks a famous Welsh castle and dates back to 1841, making it a perfect holiday let - but the buyer will need to do plenty of work
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Tropical insect warning as girl, 15, bitten in UK bedroom suffers organ failure
Rayanne Turay was rushed to hospital and began to suffer from organ failure after being bitten by the bug, and now she feels paranoid about falling ill again if she was to return
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Mum and 3 children forced to flee mould-ridden council flat with hole in roof
Karolina Osinska claims the council property in Aberdeen was already damp when she and her family arrived and has complained to Aberdeen City Council about the matter