Brighton and Hove Begins Scheme to Improve HMO Rental Standards Brighton and Hove will start a city-wide license program to boost HMO rental rules. The scheme runs from Monday, July 1, 2024. Its main goal is to fix reports of low property condition and weak management. New Licensing Requirements for Landlords The new rules ask all HMOs that span two or more floors and host three or four residents to get a...
Labour's Ambitious New Town Plan: Location Unveiled by Think-Tank April 11, 2025 The UK government faces a deep housing shortfall. Labour vows to build 1.5 million homes in the next five years. This plan depends on new towns. A report from UK Day One finds a good spot. Investors and housing experts now watch the project. Proposed Location: Tempsford New Town UK Day One names a site that sits well between...
Gravesend Council Imposes Hefty Fines on Unlicensed HMOs Gravesend, Kent – Gravesham Borough Council has fined two groups involved with unlicensed Houses in Multiple Occupation. The council set a total penalty of £27,500 against the property owners. This action aims to raise housing standards and keep rules clear. Details of the Fines The owner of an HMO on Granville Road received a £10,000 fine. The...
Wednesbury Council Approves HMO Conversion for Former Pub Introduction Sandwell Council in Wednesbury has given approval to change the long-empty Forge Tavern into a home shared by several people. The building, on Furnace Street, will become a House in Multiple Occupation. This move is the second of its kind in eight years. Past plans tried to use the property for community work but did not pass. History...
Fire Safety Breaches: Illegal HMO Landlord Charged A landlord broke housing rules. She used a bungalow in Egham, Surrey as an unlicensed home with many rooms. Runnymede Borough Council reported that fire rules were not met and that tenants were at risk. The Appalling Situation Mona Jetwani, 53, changed a three-bedroom bungalow into a 15-room house. A tip from a local made the council check the property....
Eastbourne Council Refuses Conversion of Family Home into Eight-Bedroom HMO Overview of the Proposal Eastbourne Borough Council has refused a plan to change a home at 7 Redoubt Road. The council made this decision with care. The plan set out to use the house as an eight-bedroom HMO. It would change the ground floor to a one-bedroom flat. It would use the top floor as a studio flat. People now ask if...
Edinburgh Council's Controversial Plan to Temporarily Move Homeless Residents Edinburgh Council plans to move some homeless people from the city for a short time. The move responds to the need for safe housing. The council stops the use of unlicensed temporary spots. The need grows as many people seek rooms after COVID-19 spread. The Situation: Rising Demand and Unlicensed Accommodation Since COVID-19...
The Rise of HMOs in Greater Manchester: Community Concerns vs. Affordable Housing Solutions In Greater Manchester, HMOs have risen fast. They change neighborhoods. People share homes to cut rising rent costs. Many locals and officials worry about the effect on community life. Debates on small HMOs show the hard task of keeping housing needs close to community care. The Rapid Increase of HMOs Recently, more...
Understanding Yahoo's Approach to Cookies and Privacy Yahoo stands as a big name in tech. It is part of a family that includes both Yahoo and AOL. It runs a strong online ad system. As the internet changes, Yahoo has set a full cookie rule that affects how you use its sites and apps. This article looks at how Yahoo uses cookies, the privacy options for users, and the impact on online ads. Cookies and Their...
Understanding the Rise in Council Tax for Second Homes in England If you invest in property or plan to buy a second home, new laws about council tax can affect your finances. In April 2025, many parts of England will see much higher council tax bills for second homes. This change follows similar moves in Scotland and Wales. In this article, we look at what changes will come, why they are happening, and how...
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