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A Nazi Villa So Tainted Berlin Can't Give It Away

Berlin offers to give away a Nazi villa near Berlin due to high maintenance costs and historical stigma.

Inside real estate experts' new home-buying trend for Gen Z: 'Houses before spouses'

Real estate experts suggest buying homes with friends as an innovative approach to property ownership.
Removing traditional homeownership barriers, like waiting for a partner, can empower women to own homes independently.

Woman charged in case of deed to $4M North Carolina home switched without homeowner's knowledge

Dawn Mangum faces charges for fraudulently obtaining the deed to a Raleigh home, impacting homeowner Craig Adams.
Property transfer regulations lack proper verification, allowing fraudulent deeds to be filed without sufficient checks.

Thanks, Jerry: Meet the LA landlord who helped defeat the county's progressive DA

California's housing market priorities are shifting towards property owner interests with the election of a moderate district attorney.

The Purpose and History of Title Companies in California

Title companies are essential for ensuring clear ownership in real estate transactions by verifying property titles and uncovering potential claims.

Jury Tells Jogani Brother to Hand Over Billions in Cash

Jogani family legal saga ends with $2.6 billion payout and property stake redistribution.

A Nazi Villa So Tainted Berlin Can't Give It Away

Berlin offers to give away a Nazi villa near Berlin due to high maintenance costs and historical stigma.

Inside real estate experts' new home-buying trend for Gen Z: 'Houses before spouses'

Real estate experts suggest buying homes with friends as an innovative approach to property ownership.
Removing traditional homeownership barriers, like waiting for a partner, can empower women to own homes independently.

Woman charged in case of deed to $4M North Carolina home switched without homeowner's knowledge

Dawn Mangum faces charges for fraudulently obtaining the deed to a Raleigh home, impacting homeowner Craig Adams.
Property transfer regulations lack proper verification, allowing fraudulent deeds to be filed without sufficient checks.

Thanks, Jerry: Meet the LA landlord who helped defeat the county's progressive DA

California's housing market priorities are shifting towards property owner interests with the election of a moderate district attorney.

The Purpose and History of Title Companies in California

Title companies are essential for ensuring clear ownership in real estate transactions by verifying property titles and uncovering potential claims.

Jury Tells Jogani Brother to Hand Over Billions in Cash

Jogani family legal saga ends with $2.6 billion payout and property stake redistribution.
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Leasehold reforms set out amid concerns over delays

The government plans to overhaul the leasehold system in England and Wales, making commonhold the default property tenure.

Dining across the divide: I said that in my idealistic communist utopia, all housing would be owned by the state'

The article explores contrasting views on housing ownership and state intervention between Richard and Thea, framed through their dinner conversation.

Leasehold reforms set out amid concerns over delays

The government plans to overhaul the leasehold system in England and Wales, making commonhold the default property tenure.

Dining across the divide: I said that in my idealistic communist utopia, all housing would be owned by the state'

The article explores contrasting views on housing ownership and state intervention between Richard and Thea, framed through their dinner conversation.
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Fascinating documentary uncovers the highs - and horrors - of living in an iconic on-screen Hollywood home

Living in a famous home comes with mixed emotions from owners, balancing notoriety and privacy concerns.
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Greenwich neighbours object to plan for new flat in their section of back garden

The planning application approval raised concerns of a potential land grab due to legal loopholes and lack of communication with affected neighbors.

Why can't squatters like Brett Flores get evicted, and how did it get to this point

Squatter's rights allow individuals to occupy a property without the owner's permission.
In New York, someone can claim squatter's rights after living in a property for just 30 days.

Greenwich neighbours object to plan for new flat in their section of back garden

The planning application approval raised concerns of a potential land grab due to legal loopholes and lack of communication with affected neighbors.

Why can't squatters like Brett Flores get evicted, and how did it get to this point

Squatter's rights allow individuals to occupy a property without the owner's permission.
In New York, someone can claim squatter's rights after living in a property for just 30 days.
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Explained: What is 'Brussels IV' and how could it affect your French property?

Brussels IV regulation helps foreign property owners navigate inheritance laws in France, allowing them to opt for their home country's regulations.

Stranger steals the deed to multimillion-dollar North Carolina mansion in a shocking real estate scam

A Raleigh dentist is embroiled in a legal dispute over his mansion after a stranger fraudulently transferred the deed without his knowledge.
The case raises serious concerns about the lack of verification in property deed transfers.
Adams faces significant legal fees to reclaim ownership of his home.

It's wanton vandalism': the unwanted consequences of owning a Banksy

People deeply desire Banksy's art, but ownership can lead to significant financial and logistical challenges for homeowners.

From The Look Of Things Do You Think He Truly Love Me And Want To Marry Me?

Divergent views on property ownership can lead to misunderstandings and strain in relationships.

Iconic Bushwick mansion set to transform into 20-unit apartment building, despite preservation concerns * Brooklyn Paper

Historic mansion in Bushwick likely to be converted into a 20-unit apartment building.

Your questions answered: 'A gas supplier put my name on my daughter's bill and says I owe 1,000 - what can I do?'

Ensuring bills are correctly addressed is crucial for legal and financial clarity.
#lawsuit

Judge tosses NYC squatters lawsuit claiming rights to $930K Queens home after they tried using Shake Shack receipt to prove home was theirs

Judge dismissed squatters' lawsuit against homeowners of $930,000 Queens home.
The squatters did not show up for their court appearance, leading to the case being discontinued with prejudice.

National Fair Housing Alliance, Asian real estate group claim Florida law violated Fair Housing Act with SB 264

Lawsuit filed in Florida against Senate Bill 264 for violating Fair Housing Act.

Judge tosses NYC squatters lawsuit claiming rights to $930K Queens home after they tried using Shake Shack receipt to prove home was theirs

Judge dismissed squatters' lawsuit against homeowners of $930,000 Queens home.
The squatters did not show up for their court appearance, leading to the case being discontinued with prejudice.

National Fair Housing Alliance, Asian real estate group claim Florida law violated Fair Housing Act with SB 264

Lawsuit filed in Florida against Senate Bill 264 for violating Fair Housing Act.
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Police secure former Marco Pierre White restaurant being used by squatters

Squatters took over celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay's pub, applying government guidelines to claim ownership after occupying it for ten years.

Service charges: Who, what, where, when, why?

Some leaseholders struggle with huge rises in service charge fees for leasehold and shared ownership properties, impacting their ability to pay and sell homes.

Joel Schreiber Secures Loan Extension on LA Office Tower

Joel Schreiber successfully paid off $35 million on a $75 million loan to secure an extension.
Schreiber faced financial challenges but managed to negotiate deals to maintain ownership of Union Bank Plaza.

Joe Biden is once again taking a 'wrecking ball' to America's housing market

Title insurance protects homeowners from financial loss due to title defects.
The Biden administration is eliminating title insurance on federally backed mortgages, opting for attorney opinion letters instead.

Queens squatter's lawyer promises big 'revelation,' claims new homeowners are not 'victims'

Flores' attorney promises a revelation to change the narrative of the squatter case.
Flores claims to have had an agreement with the former owner to live in the mansion.
#transparency

California Lawmakers Claiming Fears of Political Violence Want to Hide Possible Conflicts of Interest

California lawmakers are advancing a bill to keep personal information and property ownership off the internet for safety reasons.
The bill proposes expanding redactions on publicly available versions of the statement of economic interest, but organizations advocating for transparency are objecting.

Sadiq Khan urges Government to do more to combat London property owners with links to the Kremlin

Sadiq Khan urges UK government to seize property linked to Kremlin for public benefit
Action on transparency of property ownership trusts is being considered by the UK government

California Lawmakers Claiming Fears of Political Violence Want to Hide Possible Conflicts of Interest

California lawmakers are advancing a bill to keep personal information and property ownership off the internet for safety reasons.
The bill proposes expanding redactions on publicly available versions of the statement of economic interest, but organizations advocating for transparency are objecting.

Sadiq Khan urges Government to do more to combat London property owners with links to the Kremlin

Sadiq Khan urges UK government to seize property linked to Kremlin for public benefit
Action on transparency of property ownership trusts is being considered by the UK government
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Oceanfront Florida mansion whose ownership was falsely tied to Zelensky heads to auction

The 12,700-square-foot mansion is up for auction after being falsely linked to the Ukrainian President.
The property in Ponte Vedra Beach offers privacy and security with its beachfront location and gated entry.

Is this the end for the British second-homes visa plan in France?

Brits who own properties in France face constraints due to the 90-day rule, which limits their visits to 90 days in every 180 or requires a short-stay visitor visa.
France's new immigration bill initially included a clause to ease visa requirements for British second-home owners, but the amendment was rejected by the Constitutional Council.

It's so cold': leaseholders left without central heating in London block

Dozens of leaseholders in a London block have been without central heating since October, with freezing temperatures and Arctic winds approaching.
The freeholder, Grandpex Company Limited, has made nearly £12m in profits but has not resolved the heating issue at the property.

Opinion | Anti-Chinese Laws Are on the Rise. We've Been Through This Before.

Residential segregation in the US in the past was supported by racist practices and laws, including racial covenants forbidding the sale of homes to certain ethnic groups.
New laws are now being passed in multiple states to restrict property ownership by Chinese nationals and other foreign adversaries, citing national security concerns.

Bay Ridge Families Celebrate Victory After Housing Scam

Twenty immigrant families saved from fraudulent landlord by AAFE, now on track to owning their homes.
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