Australian millionaire faces having to demolish his £4million eco-home after enraging locals

An Australian millionaire is facing the prospect of demolishing his £4 million eco-home after enraging locals by flouting planning rules to buy a ‘Grand Designs-style monstrosity’ in a sleepy village.  Neighbours in the parish of Bothenhampton in Dorset are up in arms at the size of the property built by businessman Kim Hughes and his … Read more

The Block 2021: Workers start to partially demolish the five homes Nine bought for $11.5million

It was confirmed last week that Nine producers had snapped up five homes in a leafy Melbourne cul-de-sac for $11.5million, in preparation for the 2021 season. And on Monday, construction began to partially demolish the properties on Bronte Court in Hampton – including one which a concerned neighbour battled to get heritage listed. A whole team … Read more

Eco-builder is jailed for refusing to pay £850 fine for ignoring council order to demolish treehouse

Eddie McIntosh, 54, pictured, has been jailed for refusing to pay an £850 fine over a treehouse home An eco-builder whose treehouse home was described as ‘truly inspiring’ by Grand Designs star Kevin McCloud, but was also at the centre of a long-running battle over permission, has been jailed for refusing to pay an £850 fine.  … Read more

The cars that sip fuel and the gas guzzlers that will demolish your bank balance

When it comes to buying a car – new or used – one of the most important factors for many drivers is how quickly it will empty its fuel tank. With many motorists looking to reduce their costs as much as possible, particularly during this period of financial hardship brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic, … Read more

Mohamed Hadid says decision to demolish his mansion is ‘racism’

Mohamed Hadid has blasted California’s legal system over the decision to demolish his controversial Bel Air mega-mansion, claiming the ruling is a ‘total abortion of justice’. And the furious property tycoon has vowed to write a book about the eight year saga to expose the ‘racism’ and ‘prejudice’, which he believes has fueled it. Earlier … Read more

Mohamed Hadid blasts decision to demolish Bel Air mega-mansion, calling it ‘racism’

Mohamed Hadid has blasted California’s legal system over the decision to demolish his controversial Bel Air mega-mansion, claiming the ruling is a ‘total abortion of justice’. And the furious property tycoon has vowed to write a book about the eight year saga to expose the ‘racism’ and ‘prejudice’, which he believes has fueled it. Earlier … Read more

Devastated Snaith couple reveal they will have to demolish their bungalow due to floods

A devastated couple are facing the prospect of having to demolish their dream home after it was almost completely submerged in floodwater that has devastated parts of East Yorkshire. Kevin and Catherine Lorryman have been left ‘heartbroken’ at the prospect of losing their modest bungalow in the market town of Snaith after the River Aire burst … Read more