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• Evergrande founder ‘being investigated for suspected crimes’

  28-09-2023 20:08 via theguardian.com
  
  Chinese group’s statement about chairman piles on the woe for once top-selling property developerThe founder of China’s Evergrande is being investigated over suspected “illegal crimes”, the group has said, as creditors become increasingly concerned about the prospects of the world’s most indebted property developer.Evergrande Group, which has more than $300bn in total liabilities, did not say whether Hui Ka Yan was still in a position to run the company, or what cri
  
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• German inflation falls to 4.5%; UK home sellers increase discounts; mortgage rates ease – as it happened

  28-09-2023 16:48 via theguardian.com
  
  Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsUK mortgage payers making big changes to meet higher payments, survey findsBudget airline Ryanair has been forced to cut some flights this winter due to delays receiving 737 Max jets from Boeing.Yesterday, Ryanair said that production problems meant Boeing would only deliver 14 of the 27 aircraft due by late December, with disruptions likely to linger through mid-2024.“We are working closely with Boeing and their supplier, Spirit, t
  
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• German inflation falls to 4.5%; UK home sellers increase discounts; mortgage rates ease – business live

  28-09-2023 14:10 via theguardian.com
  
  Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsUK mortgage payers making big changes to meet higher payments, survey findsBudget airline Ryanair has been forced to cut some flights this winter due to delays receiving 737 Max jets from Boeing.Yesterday, Ryanair said that production problems meant Boeing would only deliver 14 of the 27 aircraft due by late December, with disruptions likely to linger through mid-2024.“We are working closely with Boeing and their supplier, Spirit, t
  
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• European stock markets hit six-month low; UK home sellers increase discounts; mortgage rates ease – business live

  28-09-2023 12:20 via theguardian.com
  
  Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsUK mortgage payers making big changes to meet higher payments, survey findsBudget airline Ryanair has been forced to cut some flights this winter due to delays receiving 737 Max jets from Boeing.Yesterday, Ryanair said that production problems meant Boeing would only deliver 14 of the 27 aircraft due by late December, with disruptions likely to linger through mid-2024.“We are working closely with Boeing and their supplier, Spirit, t
  
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• European stock markets hit six-month low; UK home sellers increase discounts to secure deals – business live

  28-09-2023 11:56 via theguardian.com
  
  Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsUK mortgage payers making big changes to meet higher payments, survey findsBudget airline Ryanair has been forced to cut some flights this winter due to delays receiving 737 Max jets from Boeing.Yesterday, Ryanair said that production problems meant Boeing would only deliver 14 of the 27 aircraft due by late December, with disruptions likely to linger through mid-2024.“We are working closely with Boeing and their supplier, Spirit, t
  
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• House prices: UK home sellers increase discounts to secure deals – business live

  28-09-2023 08:53 via theguardian.com
  
  Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsUK mortgage payers making big changes to meet higher payments, survey findsA seperate report today shows that mortgage holders are making big changes to their finances to cope with dramatically higher monthly payments.That can includes cutting pension contributions and downsizing to a smaller property, my colleague Rupert Jones reports.“Zoopla said enquiries about properties listed on its website rose by 12% over the past four weeks
  
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• Evergrande halts share trading as woes mount for China’ property giant

  28-09-2023 05:06 via theguardian.com
  
  Suspension comes a month after developer resumed trading and follows its chair reportedly being put under police surveillanceEmbattled Chinese property giant Evergrande has suspended share trading on the Hong Kong stock exchange only a month after it resumed trading after a 17-month suspension.Trading in its two other units – the property services and electric vehicle groups – also stopped at 9am on Thursday, according to notices posted by the stock exchange. Continue reading...
  
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• Grand Designs couple go £500,000 over budget to transform old reservoir into family home

  27-09-2023 22:00 via express.co.uk
  
  Rosa and Craig converted a century-old decommissioned steam railway reservoir into a stunning modern family home.
  
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• The decision to demolish the Mast Quay flats is a rare triumph for planners

  27-09-2023 19:44 via theguardian.com
  
  The unequal battle between major developers and cash-strapped councils means the reach of town hall enforcement officers is decliningThe decision by the Royal Borough of Greenwich to say enough is enough and order the demolition of 204 homes at the Mast Quay development in Woolwich casts a spotlight on one of the most unequal battles in the public realm – between major developers and town hall planners.And it is one that often enrages the public. Greenwich’s gambit has cheered commun
  
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• Wash towels using this simple laundry method to get them ‘looking new and fluffy’

  27-09-2023 18:35 via express.co.uk
  
  There is nothing worse than coming out of a bath or shower are your towel feeling brick-hard and stuffy, Luckily, there is a very simple laundry method to restore towels and get them fluffy again.
  
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• Best hours of the day to use the dishwasher to ‘spare yourself’ from prices ‘skyrocketing’

  27-09-2023 13:55 via express.co.uk
  
  While all dishwashers use water and electricity to run, there are "easy" changes people can make to help "lower" energy bills, according to a home appliance expert.
  
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• Seven in ten homeowners feel 'overwhelmed' by idea of making eco-upgrades to their home

  27-09-2023 11:52 via express.co.uk
  
  One in three don't know what retrofitting means - while almost two-thirds are held back due to misconceptions about the up-front costs of such upgrades.
  
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• Five home appliances ‘draining your wallet’ this winter - how to ‘save money’ on bills

  27-09-2023 10:24 via express.co.uk
  
  As the cold weather sets in, Britons will be facing rising expenses that come with winter, according to experts. Here are the five home appliances which are "draining your wallet" and tips on how to save money.
  
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• Chair of China’s Evergrande reportedly put under police surveillance

  27-09-2023 09:09 via theguardian.com
  
  Another missed bond payment raises doubts over future of world’s most indebted property developerThe chair of China’s Evergrande Group has reportedly been put under police surveillance as another missed bond payment casts further doubt over the future of the world’s most indebted property developer.Hui Ka Yan, who founded Evergrande in 1996, was taken away earlier this month and is being monitored at a designated location, according to Bloomberg. Continue reading...
  
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• London apartment block that deviates from plans must be torn down, says council

  27-09-2023 08:00 via theguardian.com
  
  ‘Blight on the landscape’ in Greenwich lacks promised gardens, children’s play areas and accessibility for wheelchair usersBuildings rarely look as good as the airbrushed architects’ visualisations produced to persuade planners to grant permission. Extra sharp highlights, implausibly blue skies and deeper colours are all part of the dark arts of the computer-generated rendering.But the gulf between what was proposed for an apartment complex rising 23 storeys above the Tha
  
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• ‘Absolutely brillliant’ solution eats up strong mould growing on your bathroom ceiling

  27-09-2023 02:00 via express.co.uk
  
  The product has been hailed by Mrs Hinch Fans for tackling even the most stubborn cases of mould.
  
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• Take ‘less than a minute’ to get ‘streak-free and gleaming’ windows with 55p kitchen item

  27-09-2023 01:01 via express.co.uk
  
  Windows can look unsightly when they are dirty, but if they are cleaned the wrong way it can have similar results as streaks can be formed. To avoid this, one cleaning fan has shared a quick tip to tackle the task for just 55p.
  
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• 40p item ousts blood stains from fabrics in a ‘couple of hours’ - avoids ‘setting stains’

  26-09-2023 19:47 via express.co.uk
  
  The haemoglobin in blood means it clots when it's exposed to air which means it can easily bind to surfaces and fabrics.
  
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• Phil Spencer's first 'big mistake' in property that lost him thousands in profit

  26-09-2023 18:33 via express.co.uk
  
  The Location Location Location presenter said he'd never do better than his first property deal, despite it leading to his "biggest mistake".
  
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• Four household items to remove ‘stubborn’ shower screen limescale - but there’s 3 to avoid

  26-09-2023 01:01 via express.co.uk
  
  Homeowners are being told they've been cleaning their showers all wrong with common products causing more harm than good. Glass cleaning experts have shared which cleaning solutions should be used to get a "spotless and streak-free finish" and which should be "avoided".
  
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• Five ‘energy hogs’ to switch off and ‘never’ leave on standby to ‘melt away your bills’

  24-09-2023 05:00 via express.co.uk
  
  High utility bills can be crippling, especially when households trying to make a conscious effort to reduce their electricity usage every month. Speaking exclusively to Express.co.uk, one expert has shared five of the worst areas where households may be going wrong.
  
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• Natural solution ‘dissolves limescale’ and ‘prevents clogs’ on shower heads ‘overnight’

  23-09-2023 12:11 via express.co.uk
  
  Limescale is particularly common in hard water areas and can impact the efficiency of certain appliances.
  
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• 'I'm a property expert and this is the most suitable date to switch on your heating'

  23-09-2023 07:00 via express.co.uk
  
  Central heating is used by many households in the autumn months but it's hard to know exactly when it's time to switch it back on after the summer.
  
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• ‘Best way’ to dry laundry indoors ‘fast’ so they ‘don’t stink’ without a tumble dryer

  23-09-2023 01:01 via express.co.uk
  
  Drying clothes indoors can be a bit of a challenge and if households don't have the right setup, they may end up smelling damp and musty.
  
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• Two ‘natural’ products that will ‘strongly repel’ spiders from your home

  22-09-2023 18:58 via express.co.uk
  
  The two products are the most effective at repelling the greatest number of spider species, according to one scientific study.
  
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• Top reasons Brits want to become homeowners - including to feel like a 'grown up'

  22-09-2023 14:55 via express.co.uk
  
  One in five Brits feel they are being held back from what they want to do in life, by not owning their own home, research has found.
  
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• Keeping kitchen scrap near your produce 'prevents' fruit flies coming anywhere close

  22-09-2023 14:25 via express.co.uk
  
  The deterrent used to be an old wives tale until people realised "it actually works," an expert has claimed.
  
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• ‘I’m a pest expert - here's five natural ways to stop moths leaving holes in clothes’

  22-09-2023 07:00 via express.co.uk
  
  Moths feed on the protein in keratin which can be found in certain fibres like wool and silk. If there are tell-tale holes in items of clothing, that could be a sign you have moths.
  
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• Interior expert shares how to 'add depth and dimension to the living room' this autumn

  22-09-2023 05:01 via express.co.uk
  
  Autumn is upon us, and the nights are drawing in. And with more time spent indoors, creating the perfect look and feel at home will be a seasonal must-have.
  
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• 95p item ‘works wonders’ to remove urine smells from toilet without resorting to bleach

  22-09-2023 01:01 via express.co.uk
  
  When it comes to cleaning, most people will agree that scrubbing the bathroom is the worst job. But a new and rather unusual hack could save households a lot of time if they find that it smells like urine around their toilet.
  
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• ‘Repel’ mice and rats away from your home with experts' six ‘effective natural deterrents’

  20-09-2023 12:01 via express.co.uk
  
  Rats and mice tend to breed between March and October while the weather is warmer and are most active between the months of September and November as they scavenge for food to stockpile and make winter nests, infesting homes, garages, and storage units alike.
  
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• How to ‘quickly’ dry laundry indoors without smelling damp or musty - five expert tips

  20-09-2023 05:00 via express.co.uk
  
  With winter just around the corner and rain forecast for the coming weeks, it can be hard to dry washing indoors. To help, a laundry expert has shared how to "quickly" dry laundry without it smelling damp and musty.
  
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• ‘Best grout cleaning combo’ that only takes ‘five minutes’ to remove stubborn stains

  19-09-2023 01:01 via express.co.uk
  
  Cleaning grout is a great way to make bathrooms and kitchens feel brand new without spending any money, especially when using natural products that households may already own.
  
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• 65p item ‘effectively gets rid of mould and condensation’ on windows by ‘killing bacteria’

  18-09-2023 17:02 via express.co.uk
  
  Condensation is when water beads form when hot moist air meets a cool surface. It's incredibly common and doesn't mean there's a problem with your windows.
  
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• Beware sharper economic slowdown and tougher inflation, warns adviser to central banks

  18-09-2023 13:00 via theguardian.com
  
  Bank of International Settlements said markets risk ignoring aftershocks from inflation such as insolvencies and property price fallsBusiness live – latest updatesFinancial markets should be wary of stubborn inflation and a sharper economic slowdown next year than forecasters predict, the Swiss-based adviser to central banks has warned.The Bank of International Settlements said exuberant stock markets were at risk of ignoring the negative aftershocks from persistent inflation, which could
  
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• Proportion of UK house sellers cutting asking price reaches ‘highest in over a decade’

  18-09-2023 07:00 via theguardian.com
  
  More than 36% of properties have had asking price cut at least once — the highest figure since 2011UK house sellers are cutting their asking prices at the fastest rate in more than a decade, after high interest rates dampened demand for property this summer.The proportion of homes on the market which have had at least one price reduction is at its highest level since January 2011, the property website Rightmove has reported. Continue reading...
  
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• Remove silicone sealant mould in ‘2 minutes without scrubbing’ and ‘prevent it returning’

  18-09-2023 05:00 via express.co.uk
  
  Silicone sealants are a paint to clean, especially if they have been invaded by mould. Speaking exclusively to Express.co.uk, one expert has shared the "fastest" way to remove the mould and it only takes "two minutes".
  
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• 25p homemade mix to banish ants from your garden is ‘simple’ but ‘super effective’

  17-09-2023 15:31 via express.co.uk
  
  Having pests in the garden can be frustrating, especially when spending ages caring for and nurturing plants. Luckily, experts have shared a number of ways to help control ant populations.
  
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• Cleaner shares ‘brilliant’ toilet limescale remover which requires ‘minimal scrubbing’

  17-09-2023 14:55 via express.co.uk
  
  Removing limescale from toilet rims and bowls can be tricky, especially if it has been there for quite some time. Mrs Hinch fans recently took to social media to share their top tips for removing stubborn marks.
  
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• ‘I’m a DIY expert - here’s how to paint your radiators with a neat finish before winter’

  17-09-2023 14:10 via express.co.uk
  
  Radiators can begin to look tired over the years, so a simple solution is to paint them before the heating comes on for winter. A DIY expert has shared a step-by-step guide on how to paint them.
  
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• ‘Vampire appliances’ adding ‘hidden costs’ to your annual energy bills - how to save

  17-09-2023 11:39 via express.co.uk
  
  Britons are being warned of the "vampire appliances" which consume the most energy when left in standby mode. Unplugging appliances when not in use may be able to help families save a huge amount of money heading into the winter months.
  
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• I live near Windsor Castle where house prices are £653,000 - here's what it's like

  17-09-2023 08:00 via express.co.uk
  
  Windsor is a town on the River Thames in Berkshire, a popular tourist town due to Windsor Castle, the world's oldest and largest inhabited castle. But what is it like to live in the town?
  
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• ‘I’m a bathroom expert here’s how to make your own mould-killing cleaner in two minutes’

  16-09-2023 17:02 via express.co.uk
  
  Mould grows in the bathroom due to a lack of ventilation, but it can be banished with some easy cleaning tips, according to an expert.
  
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• 'I'm a fabric expert - here's how to wash your curtains in the washing machine at home’

  16-09-2023 08:00 via express.co.uk
  
  Curtains are prone to bad smells from cooking, pets, cigarette smoke and mould so it's important to wash them regularly.
  
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• ‘I’m a property expert - these four factors could devalue your home by thousands’

  16-09-2023 07:00 via express.co.uk
  
  Property experts claimed clutter can take up to 10 percent off your home's listing price which could equate to thousands of pounds.
  
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• I left London for a home by the sea during lockdown and I still have no regrets

  16-09-2023 05:00 via express.co.uk
  
  More than 90,000 Londoners ditched the capital in 2021 for greener pastures, in what has been described as the largest exodus in a generation.
  
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• ‘I’m a professional cleaner and this is the cleaning task most people do incorrectly’

  15-09-2023 19:01 via express.co.uk
  
  Britons who love their homes spend 237 hours a year cleaning their houses from top to bottom - but are they cleaning their homes correctly? A professional cleaner has shared which task Britons may be doing wrong.
  
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• ‘Only product’ to ‘destroy the most stubborn’ silicone sealant mould ‘within 30 minutes’

  15-09-2023 15:06 via express.co.uk
  
  Silicone sealant in the bathroom can look dirty over time, requiring regular cleaning to keep it looking bright. To help, Mrs Hinch fans have shared the best methods to banish mould.
  
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• The average Brit has five years in their home - before they get itchy feet

  15-09-2023 09:22 via express.co.uk
  
  Research reveals that Brits are most likely to start looking for somewhere new to call home - and a housing expert shares five telltale signs you've got itchy feet.
  
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• ‘Easiest’ method to clean oven racks takes ‘one hour’ - ‘stubborn’ stains just ‘wipe away’

  14-09-2023 16:11 via express.co.uk
  
  Cleaning the oven is the most hated chore in Britain, according to a survey. While most Britons hate cleaning their ovens, keeping them clean is essential as a dirty oven can cause a fire.
  
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