The unusual piece of property for sale in Battersea, south-west London, has planning permission to park a houseboat and a price tag of £500,000.

EXCLUSIVE: The North West is one of the hardest hit parts of the country, with three places - Bolton (first), St Helens (third) and Blackburn (fifth) - among the worst areas.

Carole Patterson is one of a growing number of scorned home buyers taking legal action against lawyers who they say failed to point out costly clauses in leasehold contracts.

The list by property website Zoopla reveals the UK locations where the most popular sized three-bedroom family homes have increased most in demand.

Blind faith and bottomless money pits have kept viewers glued to Grand Designs for 21 years, as presenter Kevin McCloud has followed the progress of countless constructors.

Data released by Bank of England shows borrowing peaked in the same month that one in six homes were sold for above asking price. Low mortgage rates are sending borrowing soaring.

The building at 93 Sydney Place was where Queen Charlotte stayed when she spent time in Bath in 1871, Today, the first floor has been transformed into a flat that's now for sale.

The actress, 45, previously had the property, a four bedroom duplex located in Chelsea, listed as a rental for $30,000 a month, according to the New York Post .

The joy of tracking down a unique gem,offers plenty of incentive to go vintage. Factor in the sustainability of shopping for pre-used items and it's easy to see why so many of us have a passion for older pieces.

Estate agents are falling over themselves to talk up the growing demand for beach houses. Sheltered among the sand dunes and the marram grass, they are some of the most sought-after homes.

London is the only UK region where rents are lower today than they were five years ago, according to Rightmove, as the pandemic has encouraged renters to spurn the capital in favour of the regions.

We're interested in buying a bungalow that has been converted to a two-storey chalet house - without the proper planning permission. Can we get it approved retrospectively?

They hit out at the 'indefensible' Fire Safety Bill, which leaves leaseholders liable to bills of up to £150,000 each for repairs in the UK.

SIMON WALTERS: It was fourteen months ago - back in February 2020 - that officials first became alarmed by renovations to the No 11 flat.

SEBASTIAN SHAKESPEARE: Sir Benjamin, 74, explains the decision to put Maunsel House on the market followed a chat with a visitor from London.

TV builder Mark Millar helps couple Sam and Akil with their new rainforest-themed bathroom in the new Channel 5 show Dream Kitchens and Bathrooms.

Over the past 100 years, our homes have changed radically - led by the pioneering architects of the 1920s and 1930s who began to reinvent the way we live, says author Dominic Bradbury.

The legendary 75-year-old and her husband of 36 years, performance artist Martin von Haselberg, made a mighty profit considering they bought the Upper East Side triplex for $3.5M in 1996

The once firm distinction between indoor and outdoor furniture is fast disappearing, as people seek out smart and durable pieces that will adorn both the exterior and the interior.

Bob, from Newport, was a lorry driver before he developed serious medical conditions as a result of lymphoedema in his legs. His house was transformed on 5Star's Filthy House SOS.