UK Property News Archive

  • Anston-and-on 24 Jan. 2008 Brighton and Hove Council are investigating yet another damaged tree at the Anston House redevelopment. Despite a Tree protection Order (TPO) existing on the Lime tree, the soil level around its trunk was altered to such an extent that the council ruled it unstable. Read more
  • Green Mortgages on the up hotproperty.co.uk 24 Jan. 2008 Green mortgages are becoming more popular than ever, the Ecology Building Society has said. Read more
  • Minus £560 million and counting Guardian 24 Jan. 2008 The flamboyant property tycoon Robert Tchenguiz has for years cut a swath through Britain's property industry like he was taking a turn around the monopoly board. His combined fortune with his brother Vincent has been estimated at £850m - wealth on a par with Lord Ashcroft and Sir Alan Sugar. He inhabited the world of the Monaco yacht set, celebrity parties and the gossip columns. Read more
  • Review of private rentals BBC 24 Jan. 2008 The government has launched a review of the private rental sector in England, which it hopes will improve conditions for landlords and tenants. Read more
  • The man who lost £560 million 24 Jan. 2008 The flamboyant property tycoon Robert Tchenguiz has for years cut a swath through Britain's property industry like he was taking a turn around the monopoly board. His combined fortune with his brother Vincent has been estimated at £850m - wealth on a par with Lord Ashcroft and Sir Alan Sugar. He inhabited the world of the Monaco yacht set, celebrity parties and the gossip columns. Read more
  • Eco Architecture Times On-line 22 Jan. 2008 So, you want a stylish green home, but think it will cost the earth? Think again. Home asked three leading exponents of sustainable design to come up with the ultimate green new-build house to suit three very different budgets – and the results were spectacular. Read more
  • Property website feels downturn Guardian 22 Jan. 2008 Miles Shipside, commercial director of Rightmove, said some sellers had reduced their asking price by 10%, which had flushed out buyers. "Some homebuyers are now able to find properties that have fallen into their affordability zone, and are bagging what they see as bargains against previous prices," he said. Read more
  • Is this a sign of trouble? 19 Jan. 2008 Customers have been left baffled after their estate agent shut up shop with no notice. Read more
  • Smoking ban reduces house prices Times On-line 17 Jan. 2008 Is the smoking ban causing a drop in the value of properties near pubs? Read more
  • Sun setting on solar power Telegraph 17 Jan. 2008 There are fewer solar panels in the UK than anywhere else in Europe - and no one's blaming the weather. Sarah Lonsdale spotlights a national disgrace Read more