Protestor scales massive building crane to unfurl Black Lives Matter banner in east London

Protestor scales massive building crane to unfurl Black Lives Matter banner in east London ‘and plans to stay there for several days’ Police were called to Hallsville Road in Canning Town at around 7.30am today Officers remain at the scene after a man climbed a crane next to a building site The protester has unfurled … Read more

Selena Gomez on NYC set of Only Murders in the Building with icons Steve Martin and Martin Short

Selena Gomez on NYC set of Only Murders in the Building with comedy icons Steve Martin and Martin Short By Dailymail.com Reporter Published: 06:51 BST, 31 March 2021 | Updated: 06:51 BST, 31 March 2021 Selena Gomez was snapped Tuesday night on the New York City set on her upcoming Hulu series Only Murders in … Read more

French police are building a case against international gang of LEGO thieves

French police are building a case against international gang of LEGO thieves targeting highly valued sets that sell for thousands of pounds Police building case against international gang of toy thieves targeting Lego Three people from Polan were arrested in June 2020 while trying to steal sets French police have now warned specialist shops and … Read more

How do I check an old extension conforms to building regs?

We have just received our homebuyer report on the period property we want to buy. It has pointed out that some aspects of the loft conversion and rear extension might not conform to current building regulations. But both of these were done more than 20 years ago by previous owners, so there are no certificates. … Read more

The 1,049ft tower that’ll soar above Miami and become the tallest residential building south of NYC

The Miami skyline is set to be transformed in spectacular fashion. Renderings have been released of a sensational new tower that will rise 100 stories and 1,049ft (319m) above the city in Biscayne Bay, becoming the tallest residential building south of New York City. The property – Waldorf Astoria Residences Miami – will consist of … Read more

Google co-founder Sergey Brin building $150M airship for world disaster relief

Blue sky thinking! Google co-founder Sergey Brin builds world’s largest aircraft for $150M as a family ‘yacht’ Google co-founder Sergey Brin’s company could build a massive airship Reports suggest it will measure 656ft and cost the billionaire $150 million Brin initially wanted to build an ‘air yacht’ but is now using it for disaster relief  It will … Read more

5% deposit mortgages are back from Yorkshire Building Society

Yorkshire Building Society has become the first lender to bring a range of mortgages with 5 per cent deposits back to the market, potentially heralding a price war that could benefit first-time buyers. Accord Mortgages, the intermediary arm of the building society, is launching the mortgages tomorrow with a five-year fixed rate of 3.99 per … Read more

MR MONEY MAKER: Building suppliers can produce gains

MR MONEY MAKER: Firm foundations for future gains in your portfolio with building suppliers By Justin Urquhart Stewart For The Daily Mail Published: 22:12 GMT, 12 March 2021 | Updated: 22:12 GMT, 12 March 2021 What’s happening?  Don’t confuse lockdown with shutdown. Yes of course the pandemic has meant that we have all had to … Read more

Downsizing pensioner uncovers remains of a long-lost palace in back garden while building a bungalow

Downsizing pensioner uncovers remains of a long-lost palace in back garden where he is building a bungalow – solving 200-year-old mystery but landing himself with a £15,000 bill Charles Pole, 81, discovered a 700-year-old Bishop’s Palace under his lawn The discovery in Wiveliscombe, Somerset has excited local historians, who believed the Palace had been at … Read more

Selena Gomez shares a laugh and a dance with Martin Short on NYC set of Only Murders In The Building

Selena Gomez shares a laugh and a dance with co-star Martin Short on NYC set of Only Murders In The Building By Rachel Mcgrath For Dailymail.com Published: 20:40 GMT, 10 March 2021 | Updated: 08:03 GMT, 11 March 2021 She’s filming Only Murders In The Building with legendary funnymen Steve Martin and Martin Short in New … Read more