Landlord Fined for Illegal Bungalow Conversion in Egham In a case adjudicated under the jurisdiction of Egham’s regulatory framework, a landlord engineered the conversion of a three‐bedroom bungalow into a fifteen‐room HMO and incurred a pecuniary imposition of £12,000; the proprietor, whose actions defied established parameters, stands as the head in this cascade of noncompliance. Local inspectors,...
Government Moves to Address Water Supply Concerns In response to mounting apprehensions over the UK water supply predicament, the Government has initiated measures, assigning direct efforts to two reservoir projects in East Anglia and Lincolnshire; these projects now assume a status recognized nationally, and their planning and construction processes depend on tightly connected steps. The reservoirs, which...
New Licensing Scheme Aims to Improve HMO Conditions in Brighton and Hove Introduction A new scheme begins in Brighton and Hove. It works to raise living conditions and management rules for small HMOs. The plan starts soon and comes with clear rules for safer housing. About the Scheme This city-wide plan covers HMOs with two or more floors. These properties house three to four tenants. When the plan starts,...
Potential Reversal of HMO Rejection Sparks Debate in Local Community A 10-bedroom house in multiple occupation (HMO) on Ashes Road, Oldbury was rejected by local planning bodies. The applicant now asks government planning inspectors to review the decision. This push has set off debates in the community on how HMOs mix with local homes. Background of the Case Sandwell Council did not approve the plan to...
Understanding Council Tax for Second Homes in the UK Investors face a new change. The new law links council tax to how you use a home. In April 2025, many places in England will see a tax rise on second homes. The law in England mirrors changes now in force in Scotland and Wales. Homeowners and investors must keep close to local law. What Is Changing? In 2024, law gave local councils a new tool. Councils...
Labour's Vision for Growth in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Recent news from the Chancellor has drawn the interest of local MPs and property investors. The news focuses on more jobs and better-built roads and services in Cambridgeshire. The Oxford-Cambridge Growth Corridor sits at the center of this plan. It seeks to set the region as "Europe's Silicon Valley." This bold plan should boost...
Landlord Fined for Illegally Converting Bungalow into 15-Room HMO The Staines Magistrates' Court fined a landlord £12,000. The court found a three-bedroom bungalow in Egham, Surrey changed into a 15-room HMO. The court saw this as a bad mix of breaking rules and risking tenant care in the growing HMO sector. Overview of the Case The local authority found that the property had been changed without proper...
Key Developments in Greater Manchester Planning: What Investors Should Know The property scene in Greater Manchester is set to change. Many projects touch housing, roads, and local amenities. They affect investors in the HMO market. We list seven projects that mark the region’s growth. 1. Transformation of Historic Buildings in Rochdale A project changes a building from the 1700s in central Rochdale. The...
Edinburgh Council's Plan to Address Homeless Accommodation Licensing Issues Edinburgh City Council sets a plan. The plan links the need for proper housing with the safety of homeless people. The council acts on the growing demand for temporary shelter and the risk from unlicensed properties. This plan makes rules clear, links housing law with the support for people in need, and cuts risks that harm both...
Proposal to Transform Kent House Nursing Home into HMO Under Review Local councillors will soon discuss a proposal. The plan converts Kent House, found on Fairfield Road in Broadstairs, into a 21-bed House in Multiple Occupation (HMO). The plan arises within a context of local housing needs and strict rules. Details of the Proposal The proposal asks to change the building’s use. The home now cares for 25...
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