Understanding the Yahoo Family of Brands: Privacy and Cookie Management In a fast-changing digital world, you need to know how companies care for data and privacy. Yahoo is one main group in this space. It works with other brands like AOL and Yahoo Advertising. They serve many users around the globe. Yahoo and Its Brands Yahoo stands as a key service on the web. It runs its main portal and many other...
Council Investigation Launched Over Takeaway Voucher Bribery Claims Related to HMO Planning Application Brighton and Hove City Council has started an inquiry into bribery claims. The claim ties a planning request by WSE Property Services Ltd to food vouchers given to tenants. These vouchers were said to come in return for kind words about a plan to turn a family home into a House in Multiple Occupation...
Understanding the Growing Trend of Houses in Multiple Occupation in Kent Kent now has about 2,000 Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs). The housing market changes fast. Shared homes now attract many residents, from students to workers. These homes share rooms and facilities. They are a needed choice for many who seek low-cost living in a tight property market. What Is an HMO? The Office for National...
Egham Residents Debate Royal Holloway University's Expansion Plan The village of Egham in Surrey sits in a heated debate. Royal Holloway University now plans to grow from about 12,000 to 15,000 students. Some locals support this change. Others fear problems in their everyday life. They worry over housing, parking, and how the area will feel. Concerns Over Unsustainable Growth Councillor Andrea Berardi...
Council Issues Hefty Fines for Unlicensed HMOs in Gravesend Introduction Gravesham Borough Council works to keep housing safe. It has fined landlords who run unlicensed Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) in Gravesend. The council shows it cares about safe housing for its people. Fines Summarised The council fined one landlord £10,000. The property is on Granville Road and lacks a proper licence. The...
Plans for the Former Forge Tavern in Wednesbury Recommended for HMO Conversion Reviving Wednesbury's Eyesore Sandwell Council planning officers back a plan to change the old Forge Tavern into a House in Multiple Occupation. The council supports this idea after many steps that tried to reuse the building in the past eight years. Past plans—one to use the space for Islamic tuition and another for a...
Tough New Rules for House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) in Bolton Bolton will soon have tighter rules on turning houses into HMOs. Local residents and property investors talk a lot about these changes. A Rapid Increase in HMOs Bolton’s housing scene has changed a lot in recent years. In 2021, Bolton Council counted only 117 HMOs. By the end of 2024, the number grew to 720. The change came as rules allowed...
Concerns Grow Among Surrey Residents Over Rise of House in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) Background on HMOs in Surrey People in Surrey fear more HMOs. They see signs that their streets may soon look like Hounslow. A HMO is a home where people from different households share kitchens and bathrooms. This style is popular because it costs less. Students and young workers often choose this living style. Many...
Second Home Council Tax: A Growing Concern for Property Investors As April 2025 comes near, second home owners in England must face higher council tax charges. New rules from early 2024 let local councils add a tax charge of up to 100% on second homes that are not a main residence. This change puts more strain on property investors who already deal with higher stamp duty and limits on mortgage...
Edinburgh's Plan to Move Homeless Residents Amid Licensing Issues A Shift in Housing Strategy Edinburgh Council plans a big shift in housing for the homeless. The council aims to stop unlicensed temporary housing. It may move some homeless people outside the city. This plan matters now as homeless numbers grow. Post-pandemic stress has left around 650 people in properties without HMO licences. Background...
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