Londoners, look away now: here are the places in england and wales hit hardest by the soaring rent crisis

With the average UK care home costing £65,000 a year, the prospect of meeting these fees can be a worry. But some people won’t have to pay – and it doesn’t have to mean selling your home. Our expert explains how it works

July 2025

Richard Hughes, chair of the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR), puts it simply, says The Telegraph. “The UK cannot afford the array of promises that it has made to the public.” The OBR’s “dismal”

What is leasehold? A form of property ownership that governs almost all flats in England and Wales, but is extremely uncommon anywhere else in the world. Scotland’s nearest equivalent, known as “feuho

There’s no denying the appeal of waterfront property, which now sells for some 51% more than its inland equivalent, finds Knight Frank. Annabel Dixon explores the shore

Recent changes mean applying for planning might cost more than you realise. Our expert explains what you need to include in your self-build or home improvement budget