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Solar panels made mandatory on almost all new homes in Tokyo

Tokyo lags in its uptake of renewable energy. Just four per cent of buildings with the capacity for solar panels currently have them - but a new rule is about to change this.

Home

The cost of housing is rising. Here's how rents compare across Europe

While rents have increased almost everywhere in Europe, there are major differences from one country to another.

Travel News

Andalucia is scrapping its wealth tax to attract rich expats

The new policy is likely to make Andalucia attractive to foreigners wanting a second home in Spain.

Culture news

A French label is fighting to keep independent music alive and well

The wonders of audio earwax! Come visit a festival celebrating the history of a label trying to keep independent music alive in France.

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North Carolina beach house collapses into the ocean

An unoccupied beach house on the North Carolina Outer Banks collapsed into the ocean on Tuesday, May 10, amid severe coastal flooding.

Living

Climate change could soon make 1 in 25 Australian homes uninsurable

There’s a lot to consider when buying your own home and the impact of climate change has quickly become a part of that essential list.

Design

Take a look at the ugliest houses in Belgium

For 10 years, photographer Hannes Coudenys has been compiling photos of the ugliest houses in Belgium

Stays

Remember the €1 Italian houses? Now you can be an Airbnb host in one

The winner will live rent-free in this renovated Sicilian townhouse for a year, getting stuck into the local traditions of Sambuca.

Eco-Innovation

This family got a 3D printed home in the US for Christmas

NGO Habitat for Humanity has helped the single mother and her son get their first home.

Eco-Innovation

Which country is paying people to eco-proof their holiday homes?

Italy is offering to cover 110 per cent of the costs for residents to make their homes eco-friendly and energy efficient.

People

Husband builds a rotating house so his wife can enjoy better views

In Bosnia, a man has built a rotating house to please his wife, who wants a different view from her bedroom window.

Stays

Holiday homes from hell: Is it worth buying property abroad?

We take a look at the advantages and risks of making an overseas investment in property.

Eco-Innovation

A 3D printed home shaped like a boulder has just got its first tenants

A Dutch couple will be moving into their new home which was printed in just 120 hours.

Money

Bitcoin Island: Welcome to the world's first crypto-enabled community

Using cryptocurrencies to buy everything from villas to beers, the island of Bequia is set to become home to a fully Bitcoin-enabled community.

Experiences

The homes of 4 famous artists that are definitely worth a visit

These stunning artists' houses are full of inspiration and are now open to the public.

United Kingdom

London's thinnest house for sale

Described as a little piece of London magic the city's thinnest house is up for sale with a price tag of over a million euros

Travel News

A town in southern Italy is selling run-down houses for just €1

Biccari also has bargain deals on ready-to-occupy homes with prices starting as low as €7,500.

USA

Donald Trump has been impeached for a second time: Now what?

The House of Representatives has voted to impeach the president. Now it is over to the Senate.

Sweden

No evidence mother imprisoned son for three decades, says prosecutor

The woman was arrested on Monday on suspicion of "unlawful deprivation of liberty" and "causing grievous bodily harm".

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Residents of Greek island face storm and flooding aftermath

Greek emergency services and residents faced severe damage on Monday after flash floods sparked by a storm on the island of Evia left eight people dead.