April 7, 2026

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Revealed: The Royal Family’s full extraordinary property portfolio worth billions… and the financial deals shrouded in secrecy for decades

It was Prince Andrew’s dogged refusal to accept the scale of the public disapproval he had provoked – and him consequently ignoring suggestions that he might scale back his living arrangements – that started it. The shamed former Duke of York doggedly dog in his heels and refused to move from the 30-bedroom Royal Lodge

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93 cannabis plants seized following raid at Nelson property

On Thursday, police were called to an address in Cliffe Street in the town, after a tip-off from the local community, informing them of a suspected a cannabis farm at the location. A police spokesperson said: “Entry was forced and 93 mature cannabis plants were seized from the address, estimated to be worth around £46,000.

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What to expect for your mortgage and moving plans after the budget

Nearly one in five prospective buyers or sellers paused their plans because they were unsure whether property taxes might change, according to Rightmove.  But with the Autumn Budget now behind us, you may be wondering what this means for your own plans after a slower autumn.  Here, Which? consults experts on what is next for

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Will the mansion tax become a terrace tax? Four things you need to know about the property market now

In the Budget, Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced an annual mansion tax to be charged on homes valued at more than £2million. Yet, while only 200,000 homes will be affected – most of which are to be found in London and the South East – the tax is forecast to reshape the whole property market. Sellers

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Breightmet: Police issue statement after fire breaks out a property

A spokesman for Greater Manchester Police said: ” We were called to reports of a fire at around 3:10pm “One man was rescued from the property by the fire service and remains in hospital in a critical condition. “Enquiries remain ongoing.” (Image: Phil Taylor) Emergency services were called Lorton Grove in Breightmet, with officers remaining

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Arrests as car stopped and property searched in Tetbury

The Cotswolds neighbourhood policing team said work by officers from a Neighbourhood Support Team led to a suspicious vehicle being stopped in Tetbury. Class A drugs, cash and phones were seized from the two people inside, who were arrested on suspicion of possession of drugs with intent to supply. The car was also seized. A

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House prices fall in south east but rise in north: Will there be a post-Budget property market bounce?

House prices have fallen across the south of England, according to the latest figures from Halifax.  The mortgage lender revealed that three regions saw prices fall in November.  London has been worst hit by the downturn, with prices in the capital falling 1 per cent over the past year. However, in prime areas the falls

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Sharp rise in property sales in November

Friday, 5 December 2025 06:32 Picture Credit: Pixabay Nearly 150 more than October There was a sharp rise in the number of property transactions concluded in November over the previous month, according to data from the website propertyprices.im 172 properties were sold with a total value of almost £65 million, compared with 26 sales in

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Is property still a good investment? Here’s what winners and losers of past 15 years reveal | Money News

Property is usually considered a safe, long-term investment, but with the era of ultra-low interest rates well and truly over, is it still a good option? Exclusive analysis provided to Money shows that in the past 15 years, property owners in certain parts of the country have reaped much bigger rewards than others – and

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Is it normal to pay a reservation fee on a property?

A reservation fee is a cost that many buyers may not expect when house hunting. If you aren’t buying a new-build property you’re unlikely to encounter one, but if you do, it’s worth understanding how it works. It can add a significant sum to the cost of moving, and with the typical bill now approaching

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