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Used electric car leasing has risen by 170% in the last year across members of the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA), a lobby group whose members buy about half the UK's new vehicles to lease them…
And it’s not just the mega-mansions catching people’s eye either, although we’ve got plenty of those too. From a £250,000 cliff-top cottage built for a famous novelist to a £20 million Gothic mansion, this year’s…
The only bin I could see was completely full, but there was a plastic bag containing rubbish at the base. I put my cup in that bag and was stopped by an enforcement officer, who had been standing at a distance watching…
Sometimes there is a lack of reliable mobile signal, or the app crashes or behaves oddly, or it does not seem to want to accept your bank card. Also, it is sometimes hard to keep track of which apps you have used when.…
Rachel works for the NHS, earning £27,000 a year. Kojo earns £32,000 as a school caretaker. They live in a three-bedroom home they bought in 2024 for £325,000. Their son, Marcus, and Rachel's 13-year-old daughter…
She’s lived in some iconic houses over the decades, and they’ve been the backdrop to friendships, career changes, reinventions, and everything in between. And in 2026, she’s ready for her next chapter and her new home is…
Estate agents we spoke to agreed that the proposed reforms could help to address many of the frustrations that property buyers and sellers face. The potential success of the proposed reforms was seen by agents to depend…
And what better place to do that than in a show-stopping garden. Whether you’re dreaming of south-facing sun loungers and spontaneous barbecues, or you’re here for the incredible plant life, these homes with amazing…
These coastal properties for sale range from detached houses and luxury apartments right through to more compact chalets with expansive sea views. Some homes on the list include benefits such as private beach huts or…
We’ve tried every cool-down tactic going, but we’ve thrown in the metaphorical beach towel. Instead, we’ve turned to these incredible homes with private pools for inspiration. Forget reserving a sun lounger at dawn or…