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Flat the size of a parking space ruthlessly mocked for being 'close to schools'
The 11 square metre property is officially the size of one car parking space, but there's some great news if you think you can find the room for a child or two...
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Burger King worker buys home after receiving 'insulting' gift for perfect attend
Kevin Ford, a cook at a Burger King in Las Vegas, went viral last year after he received a 'goody' bag from his managers to celebrate never missing a shift in 27 years
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Bed bugs invade house leaving mum's entire body covered in blood blisters
Stacey Williams, 34, says her family are now 'hermits' as they try to avoid going outside to prevent the spread of bedbugs in Wales - both Stacey and her toddler have been viciously bitten by the bugs
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Castle's thousand-year-old stone tower tumbles down after massive storm
Bickleigh Castle – which dates back to the 11th Century – has had part of its structure partially collapse following Storm Gerrit which swept across the UK last week
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Brit estate like the 'third world' where residents fear they will be 'murdered'
Meath Court has been tipped as the 'worst place to live in Britain' and was compared by another resident to that of a 'slum', with the local council now attempting to move people from the area
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Top 10 compromises first-time buyers will make to get on the property ladder
These include the size of the garden, the number of bedrooms and bathrooms - and even the location of the property, the research found
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Landlord dubbed 'better than Santa Claus' after Xmas gift to tenants
Praise has flooded in for a landlord who gifted her tenants free rent and shared their delighted and emotional reactions on TikTok, being described later as an “angel”
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New property laws coming in 2024 that affect all homeowners and renters
The government has announced two new property laws that could come into play in 2024 - here's everything you need to know
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Family's heartbreak as huge fire destroys home days before Christmas
Although Ollie Jones has lost his family's Christmas presents and precious belongings, including sentimental photos, he admits he, his wife and two children were lucky to survive
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Camel stuns residents by taking casual stroll through UK housing estate
Residents in Chingford flocked to social media after a camel was filmed strolling on their street in the company of a woman - some people joked it was a new method or transportation to fight Ulez
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Homeowner returns from holiday to find new Japanese Knotweed growing out of oven
Stephen Neville, a retiree from Northamptonshire, battled to remove dreaded bamboo from his home for approximately one year - but he fears the plant may still return
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Cramped flat on market for £1,170 a month - but there's a potential turn-off
The tiny space leaves almost no distance at all between the bed and the microwave - meaning breakfast in bed is almost a requirement in this bijou pad
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Desperate bid to re-open last pub on deprived estate dealt bitter blow
Tara Clerkin and Sunny Paradisos said they may have to repay £45,000 of crowdfunded cash after claiming the owner of the Rhubarb Taven in Bristol “reneged” on their agreement
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Flat in major city to rent for £1,630 with short walk from your bed to the loo
The tiny flat near Hyde Park in London, dubbed a 'mini studio' in the listing, features the toilet, sink and shower crammed inside a glass cubicle at the foot of the bed
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CCTV shows moment local uses wheelie bin as 'getaway vehicle' to steal plants
Brenda Weldon, from Lancashire, was left stunned after her CCTV captured the moment a brazen thief strolled into her garden and stole her shrubs before using a wheelie bin to sneak away from the scene
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Chilling photo shows dad and son smiling in cockpit before plane crashes
Tributes have poured in for experienced pilot Lane Kokshoorn and his 10-year-old son after their plane crashed in a freak accident in Australia - they have been described as 'two beautiful souls'
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'We live on street made famous by Love Actually - tourists can be so annoying'
Residents living on a street that was used to film part of Love Actually have claimed that the steady stream of tourists can be 'frustrating' - as some even walk into their homes
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Luxury property named 2023 House of the Year - and its location is surprising
A home in Tottenham, north London, has been named the 2023 House of the Year by the Royal Institute of British Architects and has been described as a 'true oasis within the city'
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Man fed up with London house prices converts old Land Rover into new home
With house prices in the capital still incredibly high and the cost-of-living crisis still biting hard, one man found an ideal solution to his rental woes – a Land Rover
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Eye-watering sum derelict bungalows sold for after going to auction at 50p
The derelict homes and land went from the price of a small bar of chocolate to an unexpected amount due to a bidding war erupting between eager bargain hunters
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Millionaire with UK property empire filmed 'evicting tenant with a chainsaw'
Samuel Leeds shared a video of himself chain-sawing the front door of a house and kicking it in to 'evict tenants', but some viewers claim it was all a hoax to gain attention
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Ghost hunters left 'sick' after encounter at one of UK's most haunted buildings
A team of ghost hunters were left 'shocked' after a ghost allegedly swore at them during a visit to one of the UK's most haunted buildings at a nunnery in the Midlands
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Silicon Valley $5.6million home snapped up hours after hitting market
The beautiful home, located an hour away from San Francisco, was on the market for just a few hours when a buyer made an all-cash offer at nearly $200,000 above asking price.
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'Curse' of Omaze as running costs see most raffle winners sell up within a year
The prize sees lucky winners bagging a massive mansion along with £100,000 for upkeep... but the cash is reportedly barely enough to cover the running cost of the luxury properties
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If you have one of these surnames you could be about to inherit a fortune
If an estate owner fails to suggest an inheritor in their will, or if there is no known next of kin, the asset falls into the hands of the Crown and is managed by the treasury solicitor