Improved mortgage rates and wages have boosted first-time buyer activity, but a stark North-South divide persists. Discover the regional savings gap and who still struggles to get on the ladder.
A couple who bought a derelict 1970s Anglesey home for £200,000 discovered mounds of rubbish and bizarre items, including false teeth. Follow their renovation journey.
Thistle Ask heads the betting for Ascot's Clarence House Chase at 5-1, but analysts question the favourite's value. Get the full preview and expert insight here.
San Francisco launches a major childcare subsidy, offering free care for families earning under $230k and 50% off up to $310k, using $550m in voter-approved funds to tackle the city's high cost of living.
Mortgage brokers warn that regular spending on drugs like Wegovy and Mounjaro could reduce borrowing power by thousands. New research shows 1.6 million UK adults used them for weight loss.
Two years after predicting 'aggressive' house price inflation, Gary Stevenson's forecast has failed. UK prices are flat, London has fallen, and affordability has improved. We analyse the data.
Eleven central bank governors issue a rare statement of support for Jerome Powell as Donald Trump escalates his assault on the Federal Reserve. Analysis reveals this as a political tactic to deflect from an affordability crisis worsened by Republican poli
NSW Treasury warns a 50% capital gains tax discount fuels property speculation, harming affordability for first-time buyers. Calls grow for a federal rethink. Read the full analysis.
US Democrats are making the cost of living their central campaign issue, aiming to turn voters against Donald Trump by highlighting unfulfilled promises on prices. Read the full analysis.
Victoria's government has enacted the biggest planning overhaul in decades, slashing approval times and boosting density. But rising costs and heritage rules threaten progress.
New Zoopla data reveals the household income required to purchase an average-priced home across London's boroughs. See the full list and find out if you earn enough.
Emma Truscott ditched rent and bills for a nomadic life, saving £12,000 annually as a full-time house sitter. She reveals her 2025 expenses and why she has no plans to stop.
Analysis: Trump's military action in Venezuela, widely seen as aiding the oil industry, fails to shift focus from healthcare and cost-of-living crises at home. Polls show weak public support.
President Donald Trump announces a ban on large institutional investors purchasing single-family homes to tackle soaring US house prices. Full details on the policy and its context.
Zohran Mamdani's historic inauguration as New York Mayor marks a bold progressive shift. Can his affordability agenda reshape politics and counter the far-right? Analysis inside.
Exclusive data reveals the stark income required to purchase a home across London's boroughs in 2026, from £199,300 in Kensington to £59,600 in Barking.
Discover Poon's at Somerset House, Amy Poon's elegant Chinese restaurant offering light, delicate cooking in a stunning feng shui-designed space. Book now for the unmissable tofu dip.
UK house prices fell 0.4% in December to £271,068, defying forecasts of a rise. Annual growth slowed to 0.6%, the weakest in over 18 months. Read the full analysis.
UK house prices ended 2025 on a softer note but were resilient overall, with Nationwide forecasting 2-4% growth for 2026. Discover the key market drivers and expert insights.
Australian property values are set to rise at least 5% in 2026, following an 8.6% surge last year. Explore the data, city breakdowns, and the growing generational home ownership gap.
Progressive politicians and activists are successfully linking emissions cuts to cost-of-living concerns, gaining public support as climate impacts drive up bills. Discover the new affordability agenda.
House prices in London and the South East have fallen sharply, with Crawley and Brighton among the worst hit. Discover the data and the regional market divide. Read the full analysis now.
Plymouth recorded the UK's steepest house price rise in 2025 at 12.6%, as London's market stalled. Discover the hotspots and the factors driving this localised property boom.
A mother and her two young children have died in a devastating Boxing Day house fire in Gloucestershire. The father, a police officer, escaped. Read the latest on this heartbreaking tragedy.
Architecture historian Dan Cruickshank's new book explores eight English houses from 1700s-1900s, revealing the human stories within their walls. Discover the history beyond bricks and mortar.
A child has died and another is in hospital after a severe house fire in Hamstreet, Kent. Six fire engines attended the intense blaze. Read the latest updates.
A look back at the US House of Representatives' unprecedented year of censure attempts in 2025, featuring clashes over Trump, Musk, and racial slurs. Discover the political fallout.
London house prices are falling in half its boroughs, with prime areas like Kensington hit hardest. Discover the data and political drivers behind the capital's property divide.
A stunning £5 million four-bedroom house in North West London could be yours for just £15. Enter the Omaze prize draw supporting Alzheimer's Society before January 25.
Richard House Children's Hospice in Beckton enters administration, leaving 600 vulnerable children without full support. Replacement hospice won't be fully operational until March.