MINISTERS have vowed to transform military housing as they buy back 36,000 homes sold by John Major’s government. Defence Secretary John Healey, above, called the 1996 sale “one of the worst-ever government deals”. The 1996 deal saw Defence Secretary Michal Portillo sell 55,000 homes to investment fund Annington for £1.7bn, roughly £27,000 each. It was … Read more
A MUM-of-two has been waiting a year to get out of her tiny council flat – while Bibby migrants are being put into hotels. Hayley is finding it difficult to cope in her cramped two-bed council flat in the centre of Wolverhampton. 3 The Britannia hotel is currently shut to the publicCredit: The Sun 3 … Read more
A COUPLE has been forced to live in a cold, dark tent after becoming homeless – yet they’re still spending £616 a month. Steven Siddall and his partner’s tent is pitched up in a campsite in the Pennine Hills in northern England – with the huge monthly bill including rent and electricity. 7 Steven Siddall … Read more
A MOTHER-OF-ONE was forced to turn to a nomadic lifestyle after a breakup left her struggling to pay rent. Single mother Beck Wood shared a flat in London with her boyfriend but realised the cost of living was too great once they separated. 7 Beck Wood lives in a Ford Transit with her two-year-old son … Read more
AN OAP couple’s home has been completely destroyed after their neighbour’s cannabis-filled flat caught fire – and they’ve been living in a car ever since. Sue Clarke, 71, and her partner Alan Connolly, 66, were terrifyingly woken five weeks ago to the property above them in flames after having previously complained about the drug farm. … Read more
A “DESPERATE” mum-of-three living in a “hellhole” flat full of black mould and brown water says she’s terrified her kids will die. Patience Clague, 33, said her south London home has carbon monoxide leaks and mice “running the place”. 5 Patience Clague is terrified her kids will dieCredit: MyLondon/BPM 5 The mum-of-three lives in a … Read more
A COUPLE have spoken of their frustration after a 12-metre metal structure was built right outside their new home. Ewan Botcherby and his partner purchased a four-bedroom detached house on the Westburn newbuild estate in Callerton, Newcastle upon Tyne, for £359,995 in October last year. 6 A 12-metre metal structure was built right outside a … Read more
New York City has long been known as one of the most expensive cities in the world, where the cost of living can push even the most financially secure individuals to their limits. For many, the dream of living in the Big Apple comes with the harsh reality of exorbitant rents and limited affordable housing … Read more
The question of whether one should rent or buy a home has been a long-standing debate. While people have strong opinions on the matter, there are clear advantages and disadvantages to both options. Below is a closer look at the differences between renting and buying. Yesterday’s norms vs. today’s norms Many years ago, the general … Read more
THE Commonwealth Games brought regeneration to one of the poorest areas of the country. Families benefitted from housing originally created to be the £230million athletes’ village but old problems with poverty and crime have resurfaced in Glasgow’s Dalmarnock. 3 Councillor George Redmond grew up in Dalmarnock and says the area has changed beyond belief 3 … Read more
