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The UK cities where rent is rising fastest have been revealed - including one where the cost of renting has soared by more than 10 per cent in the last year

The UK cities where rent is rising fastest, and 1 where it is falling

Bridge Square, a 100-apartment development near Lancaster city centre, has undergone a remarkable transformation following major investment and a new management approach.

Major investment and new management at city centre flats development

More and more homebuyers are taking out 30, 35 and even 40-year mortgages to reduce their monthly repayments, but an expert has urged people to consider the pros and cons of such long deals.

Should I take out a 40-year mortgage? Expert explains pros and cons

Council Leader Caroline Jackson officially opens Lapwing housing co-op.

New tenants sought for village housing co-op

Nelson Street car park in Lancaster where 39 new homes could be built.

Plans revealed to build 39 new homes on city centre car park

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Summer heatwave must-have Inflatable Bouncy Castle Water Slide now 24% off

Save £88 on inflatable bouncy castle water slide – now £271.99

These are some of the UK's cheapest 'underrated' property hotspots, according to Sell House Fast

The most underrated property hotspots with the cheapest house prices

Merston House blends timeless Regency architecture with modern country living, complete with an orangery and sun-soaked patio for entertaining.

Win a Regency mansion in Sussex in new Raffle House prize draw

The Strathmore Hotel with The Broadway to the left (July 2023).

Plans revealed to demolish prom hotel

BM - Not only is the area rich with nature, but there is plenty of history for new residents to explore

Housing development offers elevated Lancashire views

The Char-Broil professional grill is all you need for entertaining this summer

Char-Broil Professional Pro S4: best summer BBQ grill?

Koda 2 Pro 14" Gas Powered Outdoor Pizza Oven £599

Ooni Koda 2 Pro: best pizza oven to buy this summer

Inoviva Slushie Machine

I tried the Inoviva Slushie Machine is an absolute game changer

These are the best cities in the UK in which to live while enjoying the single life, based on factors including nightlife, restaurants, culture and the cost of renting

The 6 best cities for enjoying the single life

Whalley Manor, Clitheroe Road.

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14 Long Marsh Lane - one of the 'open yardens'.

Visitors welcomed at ‘open yarden’ weekend

I tried the Levoit air purifier to see what all the fuss is about

I didn’t realise how much a security camera could ease my mind until I tried the EC6 Panorama Camera

Boost your home safety with the Panorama security camera

These are some of the period features you probably don't want to find if you're buying a house

The 9 period features you don't want to find when buying a house

A mortgage adviser says taking advantage of free £2,000-a-year from the Government could help first-time buyers secure their dream home

Are you missing out on free £2,000 a year from the Government?

These are some of the UK's best family friendly cities, according to Making Moves

The 7 most family friendly cities in the UK in which to buy a house

These are some of the places in England with the cheapest council tax for 2025/26

The 9 places with the cheapest council tax and how they perform

The PerfectDraft black Corona Extra starter bundle - The ultimate Father’s Day gift for the ultimate dad

The ultimate Father’s Day gift has to be a PerfectDraft machine

Ali Mohammed (right) popped a bottle of Champagne to toast his huge win

Man wins £800k house with 99p ticket after his business was scammed

EV drivers across the UK could benefit from a major change to planning rules

The new rule affecting everyone with a driveway

New mortgage rules could help first-time buyers borrow up to £26,000 more, but they are expected to increase house prices

New mortgage rules explained, including how much you can now borrow

A smart smoke alarm has so many benefits over a conventional system

Review: The £55 smart home bargain that every house should have

You can win a house and a car for less than a pound

BOTB offering Chichester home and BMW M4 for 84p

The new floating homes can be made to order

Step aboard new luxury houseboats, designed with mental health in mind

Which? gave it an 82% rating – this Outsunny gazebo is a summer lifesaver

This £55 pop-up gazebo is ideal for UK summer BBQs and parties

Ellel Grange Estate is up for sale.

Country estate up for sale for offers of almost £3m

By writing a will, you can clarify who you want to inherit your house when you die

How to pass your house to someone else in your will

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Dozens of landlords applied to court for possession orders to remove tenants refusing to follow eviction orders in Lancaster, new figures show.

Dozens of landlords applying to court to evict tenants in city

The house is ready to move into

Win Surrey house and AMG car – tickets now just 84p

Revolutionise drying your clothes with the game-changing Daewoo heated airer - you wont regret it

This £99 heated clothes airer is my best home buy this year

The house is ready to move into

How to get huge discounts on tickets to win a £2.8 million dream home

The Surrey House has been built as part of a desirable new neighbourhood development

Less than a week remains to win a £800,000 house for just 99p

We’ve found gadgets every dad will love

Father’s Day gift guide: Tech for foodie, DIY and garden-loving dads

Prices in some parts of the UK, like North East Derbyshire, have soared, while in some of London's poshest neighbourhoods, including Kensington and Chelsea, they have plummeted

The big house price winners and losers

These are some of the UK's top cities, which have made the top 100 in the 2025 list of Europe's Best Cities

The 18 UK cities ranked among Europe's 100 best, and how they compare

House prices in Lancaster dropped slightly in March, new figures show.

House prices falling slightly

Susan Balderstone (Independent Living Officer), Lee Donner (Mason Gillibrand), Jack Baldwin (Baldwin Building Services), Tom Greenwood (Technical Manager), Coun Caroline Jackson (leader of Lancaster City Council), Coun Gina Dowding, and Jo Wilkinson (Chief Officer, Housing and Property).

City council unveils new energy efficient council homes

These are some of the happiest places to live in Britain, according to a new list published by the Guardian

Britain's 'happiest' places named, including 'best kept secret'

Chief Executive of the HomeOwners Alliance, Paula Higgins

Call for action as survey reveals 35% of homes with spray foam have defect

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