Link: https://www.theguardian.com/money/2018/mar/03/insurance-fire-comparison-sites-rebuild-costs Louise Ebeid and Pedro Neto’s home was destroyed by fire while they were on vacation, leaving them facing a £465,000 shortfall after their…
Link: https://www.bbc.com/news/business-56376112 Clive Betts MP has criticized house builders for using non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) to silence homeowners about necessary repairs, calling the practice “appalling.” He…
Link: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-hampshire-56222543 A storm on February 23 caused a section of the east wing wall at Hurst Castle, built by Henry VIII, to collapse, despite…
Link: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2021/feb/28/brent-rogue-landlord-pay-back-illegal-london-housing A rogue landlord in London, Mohammed Mehdi Ali, has been ordered to repay £739,000 for operating illegal rooming houses, with the threat of…
Link: https://apple.news/AMC9X40kfTOKHESx57_nAFQ A controlled explosion of a World War II bomb in Exeter caused significant structural damage to nearby properties, with debris scattered up to…
Link: https://apple.news/AIdoC51zqRSKLyyG57RvoUg A Second World War bomb was detonated in Exeter after 2,600 residents were evacuated for safety. The controlled explosion occurred following a thorough…
Link: https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/live-updates-emergency-services-responding-19862284 One person has died following a suspected house explosion in Summerseat, Bury, with emergency services responding to reports of a loud bang. A…
Link: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9223189/Families-evacuated-landslide-destroys-70ft-high-wall.html A landslide in Nottingham led to the evacuation of five families after a 70ft wall collapsed, sending debris into their gardens during heavy…
Link: https://www.labc.co.uk/news/rogue-builder-jailed-fraud-after-faking-documents A rogue builder has been sentenced to jail for fraud after admitting to faking insurance documents and building approvals while performing unauthorized work,…
Link: https://www.insidehousing.co.uk/news/news/housing-association-block-pays-49000-a-month-for-three-person-waking-watch-69277 A housing association block in north London is paying nearly £49,000 monthly for a waking watch patrol consisting of just three operatives. This…
