Remember this? Well here he is clutching a letter from Barnet Homes which assures him they won't be seeking to evict. Which is either nice... or soft-headed authority rolling over in the face of sentimental social media bullying. Let's go with "nice".

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He's 83, he's lived in the property for the last 74 years, except for the years he spent fighting in the Second World War, but now - following the death of his sister, with whom he shared the property - he's facing eviction from the Cricklewood home to make room for a family, with "more need" for the three bedrooms. It's a logical request, but it seems like an unusual request, where some compassion might be applicable. Edward Meakins is reported as saying he fears he'll die if he's forced to give up his home and garden. It's a sad story. Coverage here and here (plus photos). (Inevitable) Facebook petition here.

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Word is that Russell Brand's shifted his Hampstead Village home. No details as to the deal, yet. Meanwhile, Britney Spears' face looks like being a permanent feature in the giant wealth wet dream that is One Hyde Park. She's apparently bought an apartment there so she can reach out to her fans. For (an estimated) £20m she might have reached out and touched them more effectively by buying each of them a house. More here.

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It's not enough for an outright majority. But it will mean a few more Minis. Foxtons is due to open its 26th office tomorrow, in North Finchley. Commission will, temporarily, be 0%.

Over the weekend... a new Foxtons was born [April 12, 2010]

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Apparently it's over a ten-foot high metal (no less) fence, she and husband Chris Martin want to build around their garden for security reasons. Mmm... the Pentonville look.

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Okay - HousePriceCrash - side with the tenants this time, I challenge you.

The couple moved in with Mr Howe, 49, at his flat in Southgate, north London, when they were kicked out the home of Bush’s mother in November 2008. They exploited his weaknesses, paying no rent, stealing his food and promising to leave but failing to do so.

And if stealing his food wasn't bad enough... they killed, dismembered and scattered him across two counties too. This is an extraordinarily sad and gruesome tale. The couple are apparently now arguing in court about who did the killing and who did the dismembering. See? Constant rows about something and nothing... that's what happens when you move in together.

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Daily Mail readers, apparently.

I live on my own but my older brother, Gareth, lives in Islington so it is good to have family nearby.

For the love of God, please, no more...

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Devotees of The X Factor may think they have died and gone to heaven when they hear that 15 West Heath Avenue, the modern house that this year's TV song contest finalists are sharing in Golders Green, North London, will soon be up for sale.

Six bedrooms, fingerprint entry, gym, media room and the lingering aura of Olly Murs loving up Stacey Solomon when they both should have been practicing their scales. Expected asking price? £6.25m.

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One of Colonel Gaddafi's sons is said to have recently paid £10m for a new four-bedroom house on Winnington Road. The deal was done by Glentree's Trevor Abrahmsohn. No news yet as to whether he's having his folks over for the holidays.

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You see, this is why the Rat and Mouse loves its readers. Thanks to everyone who pointed me in the right direction (see directly below). One fellow blogger (you know who you are) even attached photos.

Without further ado... a lovely three-bedroom Hampstead Village house, somewhat contemporary inside, but you'd expect nothing else, since it's the party palace of none other than Russell Brand himself. We particularly like the use of inverted commas around yoga in the particulars.

The top floor bedroom suite currently serves as a generous and bright office or study whilst the 2nd bedroom is used as a 'yoga' room.

If these walls could talk... Austrian Nazi edition [November 5, 2009]
If these walls could talk... they'd say "re-wind" [October 21, 2009]

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