Archive for November, 2009

A family of former asylum seekers is costing taxpayers more than £83,000 a
year as it emerged they are living in a £1.8 million home in central London.

Source: Former asylum seekers on benefits live in £1.8 million home

London is one of the most expensive places to live on the planet, but it is
also home to tens of thousands of empty properties – and some people are
taking matters into their own hands.

Source: Priced-out Londoners turn to empty homes

House-hunters can now use the internet to find out how likely it is that their
prospective new home will flood.

Source: Land Registry lets house-hunters discover flood risk of every property in England and Wales

A couple plan to sell their £5 million Belgravia home in a competition where potential homeowners can buy tickets for just £50.

Source: £5 million home up for sale in £50 competition

The Italian castle where Carla BruniSarkozy grew up is for sale.

Source: For sale: Carla Bruni’s castle