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Plans for Luxury 7-Bedroom HMO in Former Takeaway in Folkestone Proposed Transformation of Shupria Indian Takeaway Plans sit with the Folkestone and Hythe District Council (FHDC) to change a former takeaway into a refined seven-bedroom HMO. The building was once home to Shupria Indian Takeaway on Dover Road. It now stands ready for a careful update that brings new, modern homes to the community. Background...

Planning Inspector Rejects HMO Appeal in Eastbourne A planning inspector has rejected an appeal. The appeal sought permission after the fact for a House in Multiple Occupation at 14 Rylstone Road, Eastbourne. This news matters for investors in HMOs. Local authorities use strict rules to guard living standards. Background of the Case Star Property began the appeal. They changed a family home into an HMO in...

Edinburgh Council Plans to Relocate Homeless Residents Out of City Edinburgh's Growing Homelessness Issue Edinburgh Council now faces a growing toll of homeless people. The council sees many residents living in temporary spots that do not have a license. Around 650 people live in properties that fail the HMO rules. The Covid-19 change made the need for rooms grow fast. The city then used hotels and...

Landlord Fined for Illegally Converting Bungalow into 15-Room House of Multiple Occupation Egham, Surrey - A case rattles local housing rules. Meenu Jetwani, a landlord called Mona at 53, turns a three-bedroom bungalow into a 15-room HMO. Staines Magistrates' Court rules a fine of £12,000 after Runnymede Borough Council pushes charges for severe safety and health issues at the St Pauls Road property in...

Erdington Residents Celebrate Victory as HMO Application Rejected Local residents scored a win. They blocked plans to change a family home into an HMO. Nearly 400 residents signed a petition and about 50 neighbours protested. The planning team turned down the plan to convert a three-bedroom house on Mason Road into a five-bedroom unit. This decision shows the growing worry about too many HMOs in the...

HMOs in Greater Manchester: A Double-Edged Sword for Local Neighbourhoods Introduction In Greater Manchester, HMOs rise fast. Houses in Multiple Occupation change streets and lives nearby. Many people seek low-cost homes here. Local councils fight this surge. Residents speak up and many even think of selling. The Growing Demand for HMOs HMOs attract tenants as rent climbs. Tenants share rooms and costs,...

New Plans for Temporary Housing in South London: Ex-Student Accommodation Set to House Homeless Families Overview of the Initiative South London faces a housing crisis. The plan takes a former student residence and changes it into temporary housing for homeless families. The borough has more than 11,000 households on the waiting list as of March 2025. AKA Capability LLP now owns the Mount Clare campus,...

Understanding Recent Trends in the UK Housing Market Overview of Economic Indicators The UK housing market shows signs of change. Data from a House of Commons Library report (April 16, 2025) links house prices, mortgage approvals, and building activity. Investors in House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) see that market shifts connect to property values and rent yields. House Prices on the Rise UK house prices...

The Best Places to Invest in UK Property Right Now The UK property market shifts as the economy moves. Investors choose property, especially HMOs, and look for the best areas to put their money. New data shows key regions with strong returns. Buyer tastes and rental needs shape these choices. The British Psyche: A Love for Real Estate Brits love property. Home ownership forms a part of their life. Many...

Overseas Investors Seize Share as UK Commercial Real Estate Declines to £949 Billion Overview of the UK Commercial Real Estate Market The UK property market now sits at £949 billion in value. The Investment Property Forum (IPF) released the report, The Size & Structure of the UK Property Market, which shows that more foreign buyers own parts of the market. Local firms now own less. UK real...