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 Planning Controls for HMOs in Bolton Amid Surge in Conversions Bolton is a town in Greater Manchester that will soon impose tighter rules on HMOs. Numbers jumped from 117 in 2021 to about 720 by late 2024. Local leaders act now because housing and community life are under pressure. The Rise of HMOs in Bolton Houses change into HMOs where up to six people live. In the past, owners could convert houses...
Gravesend Council Targets Unlicensed Houses in Multiple Occupation with Substantial Fines Gravesham Borough Council fines unlicensed HMOs in Gravesend, Kent. The council targets two landlords with fines that add up to £27,500. The measure aims to enforce housing rules. Each word links directly to its head, keeping the message clear. Fines Imposed A landlord on Granville Road pays £10,000. A managing...
Landlord Fined for Dangerous 15-Room HMO Conversion in Egham On 28 November 2024, in Egham, Surrey, a landlord got into trouble. She changed a simple three-bedroom bungalow into a disorderly 15-room HMO. Meenu Jetwani, age 53, also known as Mona, faced ten charges. She admitted each charge for her risky change. The Court's Decision Staines Magistrates' Court fined Jetwani £12,000. The council acted to...
Eastbourne Borough Council Acts on Rising HMOs Introduction Eastbourne sees more houses in multiple occupation. A recent study shows many HMOs now sit in our town. The council and community now feel the strain of increased pressure. The cabinet has chosen steps to help keep order in our town. Study Findings and Council Response The study lists more HMOs used by young workers, students, and low-income...
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