Did Janet Street-Porter Buy the House on Islay?
No, Janet Street-Porter did not buy the house on Islay featured during her appearance on BBC One’s Celebrity Escape to the Country. The broadcaster explored several properties on the Scottish…
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Andy Burnham Property Tax Impact: What UK Landlords May Pay?
Andy Burnham has not introduced a new property tax. The current debate concerns his support for replacing Council Tax and Stamp Duty with a charge linked to current property values,…
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England High Value Property Tax: £2m+ Homes Face 2028 Charge
England’s high value property tax is officially called the High Value Council Tax Surcharge, or HVCTS. It is scheduled to apply from April 2028 to owners of residential properties in…
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Morrisons Store Property Deal Nears £600m After 100 Closures
Morrisons is reportedly holding discussions with several potential investors, including US property group Realty Income, about a real estate transaction worth approximately £600 million. The proposed Morrisons store property deal…
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Renters Rights Act Letting Ban Could Leave 100,000 Homes Empty
A 12-month restriction under the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 can prevent a landlord from advertising or re-letting a property after recovering possession through Ground 1 or Ground 1A. These grounds…
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Asylum Seekers and New Build Homes | Latest Update, Policy Changes & Key Facts
Last checked: 6 July 2026 Asylum seekers are not generally entitled to new-build homes in the UK. The current controversy centres on reported plans to place asylum seekers in a…
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Abri–Curo Merger Talks and the 73,000-Home Proposal: What Next?
Last checked: 4 July 2026 Quick Answer: What Has Abri and Curo Announced? On 1 July 2026, Abri Group and Curo Group announced they are exploring a proposed partnership that…
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Nigel Farage Council Housing Policy Targets Foreign Nationals
The Nigel Farage council housing policy would, if introduced by a Reform UK government, require foreign nationals in social housing to move into private rented accommodation within three months or…
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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor Rental Income Adds Pressure on Royals
The Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor rental income story is about undisclosed money he received from sub-letting three cottages on the Royal Lodge estate. The arrangement was revealed in a National Audit Office…
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Do You Pay Council Tax on a House Boat?
Yes, you generally have to pay council tax on a houseboat if it is used as a sole or main residence and kept on a permanent residential mooring. In most…
