The Real Housing Crisis
- May
- 19
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Patrick Macfarlane investigates properties infested, falling apart and plagued by poor maintenance.
Shoddy extension work, disregard for planning regulations, DIY electrics and slug infestations have caused students living out of college-owned accommodation to speak out against their living and study environments.
In some cases, landlords have ignored complaints of students or have attempted to placate them through [...]
Blast Victim Gas Leak Probe
- May
- 17
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Detectives investigating the blast in Stanley Road, Harrow, north London, on May 7 think it was caused by a gas leak, Scotland Yard said.
Police had linked the explosion to a substance poured through the letterbox of number 21 but this has now been ruled out as a cause.
Earlier, the sister of bomb blast victim Charlotte [...]
A guide to househunting on the web
- January
- 7
After weeks of looking in vain for their dream home, John and Jane Smith spot
a contender while driving down a leafy suburban street. A solid
late-Victorian terrace, it appears to be in a reasonable condition and, as
far as they can tell from the street, has a decent-sized back garden for the
children. As John slows the car, [...]
