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Bargain three-bed townhouse up for auction - but there’s a catch

Bargain three-bed townhouse up for auction - but there’s a catch

12 September 2024

A mould-covered townhouse in disrepair has been listed for auction.

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Work begins to rebuild homes devastated by shocking gas explosion

Work begins to rebuild homes devastated by shocking gas explosion

11 September 2024

Construction is finally underway to rebuild a row of houses destroyed in a harrowing gas explosion.

Grieving dad to transform town centre eyesore into 27 flats in memory of son

Grieving dad to transform town centre eyesore into 27 flats in memory of son

11 September 2024

A grieving dad is transforming a prime town centre building into 27 apartments and renaming it in memory of his son.

‘This is definitely what should be done’: Builders’ yard sale paves way for £4.6m flats

‘This is definitely what should be done’: Builders’ yard sale paves way for £4.6m flats

10 September 2024

Plans to convert a builders’ yard into a block of flats to provide more social housing have moved forward.

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High Court date confirmed for garden village hearing

High Court date confirmed for garden village hearing

10 September 2024

A tiny hamlet will challenge the government and a borough council in the High Court over plans for a 2,000-home garden village.

Soldier found dead in river tried in vain to climb out using ropes

Soldier found dead in river tried in vain to climb out using ropes

10 September 2024

A soldier found dead in a river after a night out was trying to get out of the water using ropes, an inquest has heard.

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Is this one of Kent’s oldest homes?

Is this one of Kent’s oldest homes?

10 September 2024

A Grade II-listed house that was once part of a 13th century hospital has gone on the market.

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Developer buys nine-acre plot of land to build 100 homes

Developer buys nine-acre plot of land to build 100 homes

09 September 2024

A housebuilder has revealed it has bought a nine-acre plot to extend an existing development.

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Social housing plans could come to fruition as council eyes up land for £500k

Social housing plans could come to fruition as council eyes up land for £500k

08 September 2024

A council is looking to spend more than £500,000 on an old builders’ yard and take over a project to build a three-storey block of flats.

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Historic barns bought by mystery buyer to go under hammer at auction

Historic barns bought by mystery buyer to go under hammer at auction

08 September 2024

A set of historic barns sold to a mystery buyer almost a decade ago are to go under the hammer.

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Mystery behind mass sale of grass plots revealed

Mystery behind mass sale of grass plots revealed

08 September 2024

An expert has explained why the mystery Mr P has snapped up random plots of land.

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Gypsy family bid for ‘unsafe’ homes next to railway station plot thrown out

Gypsy family bid for ‘unsafe’ homes next to railway station plot thrown out

07 September 2024

Plans to turn a plot of land into a home for a Gypsy family of 14 have been refused by a council, and labeled “intrusive” and “incongruous”.

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The eyesores in Kent set for a rebirth

The eyesores in Kent set for a rebirth

07 September 2024

From abandoned department stores to old shopping centres, we’ve had a look at some of the big plans for Kent’s ugliest sites.

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Fire-hit church closed for 20 years set for ‘phoenix-like rebirth’ as new flats

Fire-hit church closed for 20 years set for ‘phoenix-like rebirth’ as new flats

04 September 2024

A fire-hit church that closed more than 20 years ago is set for a "phoenix-like rebirth" as new flats, developers say.

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Historic pub to go under hammer

Historic pub to go under hammer

03 September 2024

A former pub with hundreds of years of history is going up for sale, with potential buyers told it would make a ‘fine home’.

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‘Unfinished masterpiece’ on market for £1.5m

‘Unfinished masterpiece’ on market for £1.5m

03 September 2024

A new owner is being sought to complete the construction of a ‘magnificent’ modern mansion with a gym, cinema and pool.

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Flats plan for old Barclays

Flats plan for old Barclays

02 September 2024

A former Barclays could be converted to provide two commercial units and four flats.

Town centre HMO business on market for £5.25million

Town centre HMO business on market for £5.25million

01 September 2024

An HMO business which includes seven properties and 55 bedrooms has gone on the market as its owners retire.

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Huge price cut for Kent one-bed that was valued at £1m

Huge price cut for Kent one-bed that was valued at £1m

31 August 2024

The eye-watering asking price for a one-bedroom property put on the market for £1 million has now been slashed by 35%.

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Dismay as bid for ‘catastrophic’ housing estate approved on appeal

Dismay as bid for ‘catastrophic’ housing estate approved on appeal

30 August 2024

Plans for more than 100 new homes have been given the green light despite fears they will accelerate a village’s transformation into a town.

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