After a town-shaking “7.4 earthquake,” foundation and waterproofing pros say Hawkins’ mostly mid-century housing stock would face cracked foundations, bowing basement walls, broken chimneys, shifted ...

But now the large concrete blocks called hanbars are in place, she thinks a raised viewing platform at the eastern end of the wall is the answer. Cr Meehan isn't on her own - other locals have put ...

The owners of a property in Penryn have been ordered by Truro Magistrates’ Court to either repair or demolish a boundary wall deemed dangerous, following a successful application by Cornwall Council.

Patrick Brenner is right that the 30-year mortgage isn’t perfect (Letters, Oct. 20). Homebuyers build equity slowly. Low monthly payments can induce demand for homes, which can hike prices if there ...