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Mum calls planning rule 'ridiculous' as she's told to reduce the height of her garden fence
Planners said the fence was a safety hazard for drivers despite their own roads boss saying he had no concerns about it, writes Marie Sharp
Property
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Housing market shows signs of strain as sales decline but rental demand surges
Property prices continued to slow down in June and many estate agents think further falls could be on the cards in the coming months, writes Vicky Shaw
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House prices take a dip as average home falls by £905 in July, reports Rightmove
According to the property website, smaller homes with a maximum of two bedrooms have been less impacted by the more subdued market, reports Vicky Shaw
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Two-year mortgage rates skyrocket to 15-year high as MPs grill lenders
Despite the hike, Jeremy Hunt appeared not to rule out more help for residents under mortgage pressures, writes Vicky Shaw, Dominic McGrath and David Hughes
National
How to keep ivy off your walls permanently using this one simple trick
A Mrs Hinch fan attracted dozens of comments after putting the question to fans of the cleanfluencer in a Facebook group, writes Neil Shaw and Millie Bull
InYourArea Community
Staffordshire residents warned to check households for unsafe gas appliances
Staffs Housing has a compliance team dedicated to resident safety who carry out annual safety inspections in their homes
National
Housing market sees noticeable downturn as prices drop 3.5% - 'many are being more cautious'
The sharp increase in borrowing costs is likely to exert a significant drag on overall housing market activity, Nationwide Building Society said
National
How to prevent and remove black mould - as summer heat creates perfect breeding ground
Unsightly black mould poses a risk to your health, is difficult to remove and breeds in hot weather, writes Elaine Blackburne
National
List of banks and building societies not hiking mortgages following rate rise
The move will come as a sigh of relief for many individuals and families who were concerned about the impact of the recent hike on their monthly mortgage repayments, reports Ruby Flanagan
National
New study claims these are the top 15 happiest and unhappiest areas in the UK - do you agree?
A recent study has unveiled the disappointing rankings of some towns and cities in various key areas, painting a challenging picture for its residents
National
Homes for sale on the rise - see picture in your area with our interactive map
Research conducted by property purchasing specialist House Buyer Bureau reveals that there were 720,540 properties listed on the market across England in the second quarter of the year
InYourArea Community
Application deadline reminder to Sefton landlords of new licensing scheme changes
There are just nine weeks left to apply to the Selective and Additional (HMO) Licensing schemes for private rented homes