Two years on since a devastating fire ripped through a residential building in east London, former residents are still feeling the financial impacts. In August 2024, the Spectrum Building in Dagenham witnessed a terrible fire, and more than a hundred resi... See more
Armed forces veterans say they have been financially “crippled” after being told to repay their universal credit payments with some having to return thousands of pounds. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) contacted veterans who are in receipt of t... See more
Alex Roll, 62, has struggled to sell the retirement flat she was left in her mother’s will – even though she reduced the price by £190,000 and offered to pay a year’s worth of service charge. She told The i Paper that the inability to sell the home has pl... See more
Tallying up: a reflection on my time as a Laidlaw Scholar LikeBe the first to like this As my time in the Laidlaw Scholars Programme comes to an end, it feels important to reflect on my learning as a whole. I have already written separately about various ... See more
Falling house prices and a tougher property market are prompting more buyers to consider “gazundering”, according to housing experts. Gazundering, which refers to a buyer reducing their offer for a property just before exchange of contracts, is not new bu... See more
