The ‘iceberg’ basement is the latest status symbol for the mega-wealthy, who need room for expensive cars, and even tennis courts.

The owner of a listed £8.5million Mayfair townhouse dating back to the 18th Century has been ordered to destroy an illegal 'iceberg' basement.

When more of a house is built below ground than above, it's called an iceberg house—and it's a smoking-hot trend in architecture and home design right now.

Housing space in London is at a premium, so those that can afford it are expanding their homes by building huge "iceberg basements" underground. Produced by Joe Daunt. Original reporting by ...

Neighbours at war over tech tycoon’s ‘iceberg’ mega-basement Locals have launched a campaign against a tech entrepreneur over his plans to build a mega basement under his mansion.

The world’s biggest iceberg – more than twice the size of London - is on the move after decades of being grounded on the seafloor in Antarctica.

There were, however, 785 "large" iceberg basement conversions and 112 "mega" basements, which are at least three storeys deep, or two storeys deep and extend beyond the footprint of the house.

It’s all over for the iceberg home – so what next for the mega mansions of the super-rich? As requests for basement excavations collapse, the super-rich are swapping windowless ballrooms for ...

However, iceberg homes don’t come without their own set of headaches and risk. Back in 2020, a $6 million London home completely collapsed during building work to extend the basement.

In fact, iceberg homes with blinged-out basements have been called the "newest real estate flex for wealthy homeowners" by the Robb Report.