Two men, Roman Lavrynovych and Stanislav Carpiuc, were found guilty of arson attacks on properties linked to Keir Starmer. They allegedly acted on instructions from an online handler with suspected Russian links, identified as 'El Money'. A third man was acquitted.
Readers discuss the issue of empty properties in the UK, with suggestions ranging from council seizure to targeted levies and compulsory sale orders to address the housing crisis and homelessness.
Two men, Roman Lavrynovych and Stanislav Carpiuc, have been found guilty of conspiring to carry out arson attacks on a car and two properties connected to Keir Starmer. A third man, Petro Pochynok, was acquitted. The attacks were allegedly orchestrated by a Russian-speaking figure named 'El Money'.
Two men, a Ukrainian national and a Romanian citizen, have been convicted of a plot to set fire to properties linked to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The fires, orchestrated by a figure known as 'El Money' via Telegram, damaged Starmer's former home, an apartment building he once owned a share of, and destroyed his SUV. No one was injured.
London's Veeraswamy, the UK's oldest Indian restaurant, is suing the Crown Estate to prevent eviction after its lease was not renewed. The restaurant, open since 1926, faces closure as the Crown Estate plans to refurbish the building for office space.
Two men, Roman Lavrynovych (Ukrainian) and Stanislav Carpiuc (Romanian), were convicted of plotting to set fire to property linked to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The fires in May 2025 damaged Starmer's former home, an apartment building he once owned a share of, and destroyed his former SUV. A figure known as "El Money" allegedly orchestrated the plot via Telegram.
Two men, Roman Lavrynovych (22) and Stanislav Carpiuc (27), have been found guilty at the Old Bailey of conspiring to carry out arson attacks on a car and properties linked to Keir Starmer. A third Ukrainian man, Petro Pochynok (35), was acquitted. Lavrynovych was also convicted of damaging properties by fire.
Strathfield Council has abandoned a proposal to rename parts of Homebush to Strathfield following a conflict of interest declared by Deputy Mayor John-Paul Baladi, whose sister owns property in the affected area. Councillors unanimously voted against the idea.
Around 1,000 people protested for and against an Israeli property event at a north-west London synagogue. Police made 14 arrests amid clashes between rival groups, citing concerns for Jewish community safety.
Around 1,000 people protested for and against an Israeli property sales event at a north London synagogue. Police made 14 arrests amid clashes between rival groups. Opponents claim the event promotes sales in illegally occupied land, while organizers deny this.
Hundreds of pro-Palestinian demonstrators protested in London against an event promoting illegal Israeli settlement properties. Police arrested 15 people amid clashes with pro-Israel counter-protesters. UK politicians and activists condemned the event, citing international law violations.
A luxury five-bedroom apartment in Hong Kong, featuring 3.5-meter floor-to-ceiling heights, has been sold. The sale occurs amidst geopolitical uncertainties, including the US-Israel war on Iran, prompting investors to diversify assets. This transaction underscores strong demand in Hong Kong's super-luxury residential market.
The head of a Taiwanese sea search-and-rescue group urged Beijing and Taipei to resume cooperation on maritime emergencies. Joint drills ceased in 2016, impacting safety in the busy Taiwan Strait.
Head of a Taiwanese sea search-and-rescue group urges joint maritime emergency drills with China. The Taiwan Strait is a high-risk zone, and cooperation stopped in 2016.
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami promised the "strictest possible action" after a fatal clash in Dehradun. A dispute over water for fields led to violence, leaving one dead and three injured. The residence of an accused was demolished.
Odisha's government has introduced a Special Order to resolve long-pending registration issues for apartments in projects completed before RERA's implementation in 2016. The move aims to help buyers, landowners, and promoters overcome documentation and compliance hurdles, with specific eligibility criteria and conditions for registration.
Two men, Mustafa Salik and Erfan Kamal, have been charged in connection with the theft of $18,000 worth of equipment belonging to the England football team. The items, including signed jerseys and training gear, were stolen from a vehicle transporting them from Florida to Kansas City. The FA stated that preparations for their upcoming match are unaffected.
Two men, Mustafa Salik and Erfan Kamal, have been charged in connection with the theft of $18,000 worth of property from a vehicle carrying equipment for England's pre-tournament camp. The stolen items included football gear and signed jerseys, though the Football Association stated preparations for their opener are unaffected.
Two men from Texas were charged in Missouri with receiving stolen property after most of England's FIFA World Cup equipment, valued at $18,000, was recovered. The theft occurred during transit to the team's base in Kansas City.
Masterise Homes đã nhận giải thưởng Developer of the Year - Vietnam 2026 tại Real Estate Asia Awards, khẳng định vị thế nhà phát triển bất động sản hàng hiệu và nhà định chuẩn trên thị trường.
Sun Property, thành viên Sun Group, đã tổ chức sự kiện ra mắt tổ hợp căn hộ dịch vụ The Fest thuộc dự án Festival Island tại Nhà thi đấu Khánh Hòa. Dự án nằm trong đại đô thị Charmora City, quy mô 227 ha, tập trung vào phát triển du lịch và giải trí 24/7.
UP RERA has capped the flat transfer fee for legal heirs of unregistered properties at Rs. 1,000. For non-family members, the fee is capped at Rs. 25,000. This aims to curb exorbitant charges by developers and simplify the inheritance transfer process.
The Mumbai Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) ruled that a property buyer is not liable for short TDS deduction if the seller regularizes their PAN. The case involved a Rs 1.9 crore flat purchase where the buyer deducted TDS on her share, but the tax department sought higher TDS due to an inoperative PAN. ITAT deleted the demand, citing CBDT circulars and the seller's tax compliance. Experts advise buyers to be aware of TDS obligations, especially for non-resident sellers or joint property purchases.
Frederic Priestley, 34, has been sentenced to nearly three years in prison for defrauding over 30 people out of £77,400 through a rental scam on Facebook. He falsely advertised a property, took deposits and rent, but never owned or made the property available. The Metropolitan Police investigated after receiving 34 reports, with Priestley using various excuses to avoid fulfilling agreements.
