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Daily MailSep 15, 2026Sig. 2OpinionLaw Housing

I fear the neighbour's bamboo will pull up my driveway. Can I tell him to get rid of it? Consumer lawyer DEAN DUNHAM replies

A consumer lawyer answers two reader questions: whether a neighbor can be forced to remove invasive bamboo near a property boundary, and whether a theater must partially refund a customer moved from an end-of-row seat. The advice explains legal distinctions around private nuisance, self-help, consumer rights, and disability accommodations.

Daily MailSep 15, 2026Sig. 4NewsHousing Economy Law

Developer goes bust after losing bid to overturn second homes rule in seaside town dubbed Chelsea-on-Sea - as £1.2million flats it built remain empty for more than a year

A developer has gone bust after losing an appeal against a rule requiring new homes in Salcombe, Devon, to be primary residences. The £1.2m flats remain empty and are now listed at £750,000. The rule was introduced to curb second homes and ease local housing affordability.

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New York PostSep 15, 2026Sig. 3NewsHousing Economy

The best time to buy a home is almost here — with tons more listings to browse and thousands in savings

A Realtor.com analysis identifies the week of Sept. 27–Oct. 3, 2026, as the best time to buy a home nationally, citing lower prices, more listings, and less competition. The piece explains regional variations and offers buyer preparation tips while noting mortgage rates as a wildcard.

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New York PostSep 15, 2026Sig. 5NewsHousing Law Economy

NYC co-op faces court battle over $30M parking lot sale amid an alleged disappearance of $16M in reserves

A Village View co-op shareholder has filed a books-and-records lawsuit over a proposed $30 million parking lot sale and a roughly $16 million drop in the complex's reserves. The board says the requested documents are privileged or confidential, while the shareholder and other residents seek transparency and a possible shareholder vote. The article presents the dispute as a local governance fight without adopting a left-right political stance.

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