Our town is more densely settled than most, but it’s a reminder that even with all our homes and gardens, the vast majority of the UK remains open countryside, woodland, and natural space.

You may have seen property gurus filling up your social media feeds with tales of how they bought a number of properties without using any of their own savings, and now they have retired at the age of 32 with a portfolio worth £10m. And of course, for the princely sum of £997, you can learn how to do this too.

More pensioners are renting than ever before—but why? This article explores the economic and social shifts behind the rise of renting in retirement.

The terraced house has long been a quiet icon of British life—an unassuming yet enduring backdrop to generations of everyday stories. Whether lined in neat Victorian uniformity or reimagined in sleek contemporary designs, these homes reflect a timeless blend of architectural heritage and functional living.