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• UK retail landlords squeezed as stores hit by Covid-19 crisis

  01-07-2020 17:17 via theguardian.com
  
  Bullring owner Hammerson and Meadowhall owner British Land fail to receive all rent dueCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageHammerson and British Land collected only a fraction of their rents due last month as retailers struggled despite the easing of the coronavirus lockdown in the UK.Hammerson, the landlord that owns the Bullring in Birmingham and the Brent Cross shopping centre in north London, said it had collected just 16% of rent due in May and June, and had dr
  
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• Commercial landlords squeezed as retailers in UK struggle with rent

  01-07-2020 16:21 via theguardian.com
  
  British Land and Hammerson go short with shopping centres including Meadowhall and the Bullring hit by downturnCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageHammerson and British Land collected only a fraction of their rents due last month as retailers struggled despite the easing of the coronavirus lockdown in the UK.Hammerson, the landlord which owns the Bullring, in Birmingham, and the Brent Cross shopping centre, north London, said it had collected just 16% of rent due in
  
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• UK annual house prices fall for first time since 2012

  01-07-2020 10:05 via theguardian.com
  
  Property values down by 0.1% compared with June 2019, says NationwideCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageAnnual house price growth ground to a halt in June, with property values down by 0.1% year on year, according to Nationwide building society.It was the first time annual house price growth has been in negative territory since December 2012, with a month-on-month fall of 1.4% taking the average UK house price to £216,403. The monthly fall was less severe tha
  
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• The Robert Jenrick scandal isn't unique – British politics is awash with donor cash | Peter Geoghegan

  30-06-2020 14:06 via theguardian.com
  
  There is huge potential for ministers to be accused of conflicts of interest while there is so little transparency about donationsLast summer I called up a former Conservative minister to talk about the role of political donations in British politics for my new book. He was surprisingly frank. “A little bit of money,” he told me, “goes a long way.”Just how far a little money goes in British politics has seldom been more apparent than in recent weeks. Related: Jenrick affa
  
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• Boris Johnson £5bn recovery plan promises a third off homes for first-time buyers

  30-06-2020 13:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  BORIS JOHNSON has announced a huge £5billion recovery plan for the UK. The "new deal" includes thousands of discounted homes for first-time buyers.
  
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• Mrs Hinch fan shares unusual ‘magic’ item that removed months of grime from her oven

  30-06-2020 04:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  OVEN cleaning can often be seen as a tedious job and is therefore overlooked when it comes to cleaning the kitchen. However one Mrs Hinch fan has revealed a ‘magic' cleaning item that managed to remove months worth of grime and dirt from the inside of her oven.
  
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• Coronavirus slump could delay building of 300,000 homes

  30-06-2020 01:01 via theguardian.com
  
  Research suggests social housing construction risks falling to wartime levelsCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageMore than 300,000 planned new homes may remain on the drawing board over the next five years, deepening the UK’s housing crisis, as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, new research predicts.Stalled construction and the recession will slash the number of new homes being built, with 85,000 predicted to be lost this financial year, according to a stu
  
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• Property: How to get rid of rats from your home for good with this trick

  29-06-2020 19:13 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  RATS can often carry diseases making them a health risk if they appear in a property. This is how you can get rid of rodents in your home for good.
  
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• Most popular coastal towns mapped as Britons rush to buy homes by the sea

  29-06-2020 12:58 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  PROPERTY buyers have new priorities due to the coronavirus pandemic, as more Britons shun cities and flats and look to move to the seaside. But which coastal town is the most in demand and how much does it cost to live there?
  
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• Red alert issued over Landsec executive's bumper pension package

  29-06-2020 07:00 via theguardian.com
  
  Exclusive: shareholder advice service flags up CFO’s remuneration amid risk of shareholder revolt Landsec, one of Britain’s biggest property companies, is at risk of a shareholder rebellion after an influential adviser warned investors over the bumper pension package offered to its finance chief.The Guardian has learned that the Investment Association’s Institutional Voting Information Service (IVIS) has issued Landsec’s annual report with a “red top” alert &n
  
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• Cleaning: How to use Mrs Hinch’s favourite disinfectant to clean your outdoor furniture

  29-06-2020 04:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  CLEANING your outdoor furniture is just as important as cleaning the inside of your home as the weather gets warmer and outdoor furniture is in use more. Disinfectant experts Zoflora have shared their top tips on cleaning your outdoor furniture.
  
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• Priti Patel backs Robert Jenrick over 'cash-for favours' scandal

  28-06-2020 16:59 via theguardian.com
  
  Home secretary becomes latest senior Tory to close ranks behind housing minister
  The home secretary, Priti Patel, has become the latest senior Conservative to close ranks behind the housing minister, Robert Jenrick, claiming he was “transparent” in his involvement in the planning application of a Tory donor’s billion-pound housing scheme.The “cash-for-favours” scandal surrounding Jenrick shows no sign of abating after the Sunday Times revealed a whistleblower said o
  
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• Why the home-working boom could tumble London's skyscrapers

  27-06-2020 17:00 via theguardian.com
  
  As UK firms opt to remain remote, the future of flagship office projects in the City and beyond could be under threat
  As England prepares to return to pubs, restaurants and cinemas next week, vast numbers of offices around the country will remain empty. And some companies are happy for it to stay that way – which poses a serious problem for multimillion pound skyscraper projects under way in the capital.London-based Bishopsgate Financial Consulting is one of a growing number of firms that
  
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• Property crisis: How to hack the upcoming house market crash - according to experts

  26-06-2020 18:49 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  PROPERTY prices have been battered by Brexit and coronavirus with many left wondering what they can do to get the most out of their property investment. Experts have suggested one way to game the market, but proceed with caution.
  
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• Property news UK: Shock poll finds more than a third of buyers to move by end of summer

  26-06-2020 10:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  PROPERTY buyers are still intending to move house this year despite the pandemic, a new poll has revealed. The surprising results also found that a staggering number of buyers hope to make their move by the end of the summer.
  
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• Mrs Hinch cleaning fans share tips for how to get rid of ants

  26-06-2020 08:52 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  MRS HINCH fans are always on hand in online forums full of vital cleaning tidbits. In summer some are struggling with ants. How can you get rid of them?
  
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• Lucy Alexander home: Where does Lucy live? Inside beautiful home

  26-06-2020 07:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  LUCY ALEXANDER is known on-screen for presenting Homes Under the Hammer but what is known of the presenters own home?
  
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• Cleaning sensation Mrs Hinch shares the best products for the ultimate bathroom deep clean

  26-06-2020 04:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  MRS HINCH is a well known social media cleaning guru who regularly posts the best cleaning products to use in every room of your home. She has shared the best bathroom cleaning products for the ultimate deep clean to remove grime and limescale.
  
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• UK retailers pay only 14% of £2.5bn rent due this week

  25-06-2020 20:51 via theguardian.com
  
  High street crisis triggered by coronavirus lockdown hits property industryCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageUK retailers stumped up just 14% of the £2.5bn quarterly rent bill due this week, as the high street crisis triggered by the lockdown reverberated through the property industry.The collapse in the rental take to a record low adds to the woes of Intu Properties, one of Britain’s largest shopping centre owners, which on Friday faces a deadline to
  
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• Richard Desmond: the former porn baron caught in a Tory scandal

  25-06-2020 18:09 via theguardian.com
  
  Plans to redevelop printworks in London’s Docklands have put Desmond back in spotlightThe last time Richard Desmond was in the news for his ownership of Westferry printworks in London’s Docklands, he had just finished goose-stepping around a boardroom while shouting Nazi-themed abuse at a group of visiting executives.The incident, in which Desmond also ordered staff at his Daily Express newspaper to sing “Deutschland uber Alles” at rivals from the Daily Telegraph during a
  
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• Richard Desmond: ex-Express owner pursuing a big profit in property

  25-06-2020 18:09 via theguardian.com
  
  Plans to redevelop printworks in London’s Docklands have put Desmond back in spotlightThe last time Richard Desmond was in the news for his ownership of Westferry printworks in London’s Docklands, he had just finished goose-stepping around a boardroom while shouting Nazi-themed abuse at a group of visiting executives.The incident, in which Desmond also ordered staff at his Daily Express newspaper to sing “Deutschland uber Alles” at rivals from the Daily Telegraph during a
  
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• Cleaning tips: Expert shares easy hack to remove mould and mildew in just five minutes

  25-06-2020 13:39 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  MOULD and damp can sometimes appear in a property and can potentially be dangerous. An expert explained how to spot the signs and remove it with a simple trick.
  
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• Cleaning tips: Mrs Hinch shares her whole bathroom cleaning routine in just 20 minutes

  25-06-2020 11:38 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  MRS HINCH has revealed exactly how she cleans her bathroom in a new Instagram story. The cleaning sensation talked through three key products - with one which works on all shiny surfaces.
  
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• Cleaning: Mrs Hinch shares incredible £1 hob cleaning hack

  25-06-2020 04:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  MRS HINCH is the Instagram cleaning sensation who shares incredible cleaning hacks that can transform your home. She has recently shared how she cleans her oven and hob with this amazing £1 product.
  
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• The government cannot allow Tata to buckle under Covid pressure | Nils Pratley

  24-06-2020 20:18 via theguardian.com
  
  Unlike Virgin, the steel maker really does have a claim to qualify for the Treasury’s Project Birch schemeThe case for bailing out Tata Steel in the UK, via a £500m bespoke loan from the government, is simple: the cost of not rescuing the country’s largest steel maker would be steeper in the end.Rishi Sunak, the chancellor, has been justifiably strict so far in deflecting “special case” pleas from companies that were too over-indebted before the crisis to qualify fo
  
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• The Guardian view on Robert Jenrick and the planning row: Tories and their friends | Editorial

  24-06-2020 19:56 via theguardian.com
  
  The minister admits he acted unlawfully over Richard Desmond’s case. But questions remain unanswered
  Rarely are cabinet ministers so keen to put up their hands and admit they were wrong. Robert Jenrick, the housing secretary, last month took the remarkable step of acknowledging that he acted unlawfully in approving billionaire Richard Desmond’s east London property development. Strikingly, he gave permission shortly after they met at a Conservative fundraiser, 24 hours before the int
  
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• Window cleaning: Easy steps to remove streaks and leave windows sparkling

  24-06-2020 15:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  CLEANING windows is a chore many homeowners will put off. However, experts have shared their top tips on how to do the job as quickly as possible.
  
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• Covid-19 sparks exodus of middle-class Londoners in search of the good life

  24-06-2020 15:07 via theguardian.com
  
  Demand for homes and jobs out of the capital surges, raising fears of inequalityCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThe 2-metre rule may be about to be diluted in England, but job-hunters and home buyers are seeking a more profound form of social distancing post-lockdown by restarting their lives in less densely populated areas.A surge in the number of people looking for jobs outside London in the last two weeks has been mirrored by a spike in city dwellers looking
  
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• Commercial landlords expect shortfall on rent day for UK retailers

  24-06-2020 10:09 via theguardian.com
  
  Only about half of what was owed was paid last time because of Covid-19 lockdownCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageIt is a critical day for the UK’s commercial landlords as they attempt to collect £2.5bn in rent from their struggling tenants, including retailers, restaurants and pubs.Wednesday marks the second so-called quarter day, traditionally one of the year’s four occasions when rent is paid for the following three months. Related: Trafford C
  
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• House prices predicted to rise over the next three months as market ‘accelerates’

  24-06-2020 09:18 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  HOUSE prices are set to continue on an upward trend over the next quarter, new data has revealed. The Zoopla House Price Index predicted the post-lockdown growth will continue for another three months.
  
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• Inside Holly Willoughby's £3 million London mansion with husband and children in lockdown

  24-06-2020 05:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  HOLLY WILLOUGHBY, 39, is the This Morning presenter who appears on the ITV programme most days. What is her sprawling London home like?
  
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• Cleaning: Mrs Hinch shares clever blind hack with these 3 cheap products

  24-06-2020 04:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  CLEANING guru Mrs Hinch has shared an incredible blind cleaning hack with her 3.5 million Instagram followers. What products does she use to remove the dust from her window blinds?
  
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• London high-rise offices will suffer lower demand, say experts

  23-06-2020 20:17 via theguardian.com
  
  Canary Wharf and City likely to lose out as consultants predict major shift away from office towersCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageDemand for office space in City skyscrapers will be diminished even after the coronavirus pandemic is over, with experts predicting a major shift in the commercial property market.As large proportions of office workers continue to work from home and physical distancing rules mean people will be unable to cram into lifts to access hig
  
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• London high-rise offices to suffer 'dramatic' dent in demand, say experts

  23-06-2020 20:17 via theguardian.com
  
  Canary Wharf and City likely to lose out as consultants predict major shift away from office towersCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageDemand for office space in City skyscrapers will be diminished even after the coronavirus pandemic is over, with experts predicting a major shift in the commercial property market.As large proportions of office workers continue to work from home and physical distancing rules mean people will be unable to cram into lifts to access hig
  
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• Shopping centre owner Intu could have saved itself years ago | Nils Pratley

  23-06-2020 20:12 via theguardian.com
  
  You cannot blame Covid-19 for the commercial property firm’s precarious plight – its value plunged well before the pandemicIntu prepares plan contingency for administrationIf you want to see how complicated it is possible to make the financing of an owner of shopping centres, have a trawl though Intu’s annual report for 2019, which could be its last if knife-edge talks with lenders go badly in the next few days. Related: Trafford Centre and Lakeside owner warns it could go bust
  
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• Shopping centre owner Intu could have saved itself years ago

  23-06-2020 20:12 via theguardian.com
  
  You cannot blame Covid-19 for the commercial property firm’s precarious plight – its value plunged well before the pandemicIntu prepares plan contingency for administrationIf you want to see how complicated it is possible to make the financing of an owner of shopping centres, have a trawl though Intu’s annual report for 2019, which could be its last if knife-edge talks with lenders go badly in the next few days. Related: Trafford Centre and Lakeside owner warns it could go bust
  
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• Property market sees 'astonishing upsurge' as sales rise in May - latest house price data

  23-06-2020 16:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  THE PROPERTY market continues to show signs of initial recovery, with the number of homes sold rising in May, according to latest data from released by HMRC this morning.
  
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• Cleaning: Mrs Hinch fan shares simple hack to defrost freezer in just 30 minutes

  23-06-2020 13:38 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  DEFROSTING a freezer can be a time-consuming task for homeowners to complete. Sharing tips online, fans of the cleaning expert Mrs Hinch revealed a simple way to get results.
  
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• Trafford Centre owner prepares contingency plan for administration

  23-06-2020 09:34 via theguardian.com
  
  Intu, which also owns Lakeside in Essex, has been unable to collect rent from many tenantsIntu Properties, one of Britain’s largest shopping centre owners, has appointed the accountancy firm KPMG as administrator to make a “contingency plan” if it cannot reach an agreement with its creditors.The indebted company, which owns the Trafford Centre in Manchester and Lakeside in Essex, confirmed last month it was seeking debt standstill agreements with some of its lenders as it battl
  
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• Cleaning guru Mrs Hinch shares her new amazing oven cleaning hack to remove grime

  23-06-2020 04:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  CLEANING sensation Mrs Hinch shares all of her cleaning tips and hacks with her social media followers. She has recently shared the easiest way to clean her oven liners which were dirty with leftover food particles.
  
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• Planning permission deadlines to be extended by UK government

  22-06-2020 20:01 via theguardian.com
  
  Planning approvals with an expiry date between the start of lockdown and the end of 2020 will be extendedCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coveragePlanning permission deadlines are to be extended by the government under new measures to boost the building of thousands of new homes as Britain emerges from the coronavirus lockdown.Relaxing planning restrictions would allow the construction of 24,000 homes put at risk by the health emergency, as part of a move ministers said
  
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• Property news: Renters’ searches for properties with bike storage surge due to coronavirus

  22-06-2020 15:56 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  RENTERS are prioritising bike storage and outside space due to the coronavirus, new data has revealed. The news comes as statistics reveal bike sales are set to top £1 billion by 2023.
  
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• Oven cleaning: How to leave oven sparkling and remove grime quickly

  22-06-2020 14:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  CLEANING the oven is something homeowners should do regularly to avoid the build up of dirt and grime. Cleaning experts have given tips on the best way to do this.
  
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• Buying your first home home just got (even) harder | Patrick Collinson

  22-06-2020 13:01 via theguardian.com
  
  With Nationwide withdrawing its 95% mortgage, first-time buyers now need rich, generous parentsTenants in England are paying private rents averaging £700 a month, according to official figures this week. Yet with interest rates at super-low levels, £700 a month is enough to meet the monthly payments on a £190,000 mortgage (assuming a 30-year term and 2% rate). Given that the average house price in the UK is £219,000, why aren’t more young people buying rather than r
  
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• Martin Lewis gives urgent warning on home insurance - 'golden rule' to save money

  22-06-2020 11:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  MARTIN LEWIS appeared on This Morning today to share his money saving tips. He explained why many people are overpaying on home insurance and how they could save hundreds of pounds.
  
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• Cleaning: Mrs Hinch fan reveals the two items needed to clean dirty grout in bathrooms

  21-06-2020 12:40 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  CLEANING dirty grout in between tiles is one of the bigger jobs most people leave until really necessary - but it needn't be complicated or difficult. A fan of cleaning sensation Mrs Hinch has shared her top tip for getting rid of any grime and mould.
  
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• What do retailers fear even more than the R number? The rent

  21-06-2020 01:05 via theguardian.com
  
  On the last ‘quarter day’, in March, many stores didn’t pay their landlords. This week, things could be even worseThe reopening of thousands of stores, combined with May’s 12% rebound in sales, has provided some respite for Britain’s’s battered retailers, but the high street crisis is far from over – not least because a monster £2.5bn quarterly rent bill falls due this week.Shop landlords traditionally collect rent in four equal chunks spread throu
  
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• Much will go up in smoke as ministers opt for fire sale of public land

  20-06-2020 18:00 via theguardian.com
  
  A government spending money hand over fist will turn to the private sector, wooing it with assets going cheapA mix of enthusiasm and panic inside the government is set to produce a toxic trail of poor decision-making, probably just in time for the next budget. The enthusiasm flows from the potential for a broad and far-reaching revolution ministers can see in the worst health and economic crisis for several generations.This could be the best opportunity since the second world war to reshape Brit
  
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• 95% mortgages: How do 95% mortgages actually work?

  19-06-2020 23:46 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A 95 PERCENT MORTGAGE could become extinct as a result of the coronavirus crisis, but how do these mortgages actually work?
  
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• Mortgage news: Can you get a mortgage on a house being sold below market value?

  19-06-2020 19:44 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  MORTGAGES have been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, but can you get a mortgage on a home being sold below market value?
  
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