It is probably a publicity stunt to promote the website - but one which could prove very lucky for two prospective renters in London. In addition, if you want to rent the house, you have to be willing to be filmed for his YouTube channel. The music room  Photo: Rupert Hunt/Facebook He says on the Spareroom advert: "I've decided to film my journey, to show people the process (and that it can be fun!) and to spread the word that living with the right people beats living alone. "Unfortunately this Read more [...]

Old air raid shelters in the grounds of a former Dundee church could be lost if plans for a housing development at the site go ahead. Planning permission is being sought from Dundee City Council to convert the B-listed former Lochee Old Parish Church into housing. However, 12 objections have been raised by residents, including the loss of the air raid shelters in the grounds. At a meeting of the council’s development management committee next week, councillors will be asked by planning officials Read more [...]

A LISTED 17th-century pub that has lain empty for three years could be converted into three homes, if councillors agree. The Duke of York Inn at Dean Lane, Thornton, Bradford, would be turned into two three-bedroom properties and a single-bedroom house, with many of the building's lost heritage features restored, under the scheme put forward by the Robertshaw family. Planners have recommended the plans for approval, with a council conservation expert saying while the loss Read more [...]