Police locked down the street after the incident this afternoon. 18:25, 23 Sep 2025Updated 18:25, 23 Sep 2025 Two forensic officers at the scene. (Image: Supplied) A man has been arrested following a death at a property in an East Ayrshire village. Cops were alerted to the incident Newmilns area this afternoon, Tuesday, September 23,
Fortitudo, formerly based in Ashley Cross, Poole, cleared its office, shut its website and ceased trading in July. Chief executive Richard Carr confirmed all staff had moved away from the company after Fortitudo struggled during the ‘current economic climate’. Mr Carr said it was an “absolutely terrible [time] for developers”, stating we were in a
The UK property market entered 2025 with renewed energy after several years of uncertainty. Buyer demand strengthened, supported by more favourable lending conditions and government measures aimed at encouraging transactions. Prices rose by almost 5% year-on-year in early 2025, while activity was lifted by buyers seeking to complete deals ahead of Stamp Duty Land Tax
Kevin Shaw, national sales managing director, Romans (an LRG company) After 14 years of the Conservatives being in power, Labour finally took over the reins in July 2024, promising to be much more focused on ramping up the supply of affordable new homes, giving tenants more rights and doubling down on its commitment to Net Zero.
New evidence reveals the impact of rumours about tax changes in the Budget on the property market. Listings are down and withdrawals are up, according to research by AI specialist data firm PriceHubble. Speculation After speculation began in August, there were 6.1% fewer new property listings than in the first half of the month, and
From the Georgian squares of London’s ritziest neighbourhoods to the blocks of flats on the outskirts, a cold chill has descended over the London property market. House price growth is dead in the water – at 0.7 per cent in a year, it’s the worst performing area of the country, according to the latest official
Residents say they fear for property price values along their street – after a neighbour painted a giant Union Jack on the front of his entire house. Simon Brocklehurst spent 12 hours plastering the 6m (19ft) x 7m (22ft) flag on his four bed end-terraced home in Sutton-in-Ashfield, Notts. The 41-year-old welder’s patriotic gesture came
Transactions this year are nothing but remarkable – at a national level – and, as the chart from Chris Watkins and TwentyEA shows, property listings are 12% higher than we’ve seen in the last decade. And, more choice for buyers definitely helps drive sales as, despite higher mortgage rates, their net sales Year to Date
Annual house price growth has dropped to just 0.4% after being dragged down by London and the south of England, Rightmove research shows. In the South West prices are down by 1.3% compared with last year, while in the North West they’re up by 3.2%. This reflects that more people are buying further north for
Emergency services raced to an explosion in Bradford, West Yorkshire. Several victims made it out and were treated by medics. The home was left severely damaged 08:09, 14 Sep 2025Updated 12:28, 14 Sep 2025 The aftermath of the explosion(Image: Ioannis Alexopoulos/LNP) Locals were left shocked after a house exploded on a residential street – leaving