Understanding the Council Tax Implications for Second Homes Council tax is set to change for many property owners. Many who own a second home need to know what lies ahead. From April 2025, some areas in England will add a higher tax to second homes. Local councils act to free up homes in busy places that draw many holidaymakers. Council Tax Changes for Second Homes Since early 2024, new rules let councils...
Approval for Large HMO Development in Hull: Key Insights and Implications Recently Hull sees a new project. Investors and people who seek HMOs watch as a plan converts a three-storey office on Beverley Road into 32 bedrooms for joint living. The plan won approval after a past rejection. The Development Proposal The project shifts an old office building, once used by an engineering team, into a modern home...
Proposal to Change Kent House Nursing Home into an HMO A new plan will change Kent House nursing home in Broadstairs into a 21-bed HMO. Local councillors will soon discuss this plan. The plan changes a home that once cared for older people and those with dementia. Many in the community have shown interest in this change. Details of the Proposal The plan aims to use the current house on Fairfield Road as an...
Proposed Conversion of Eastbourne Residence into HMO Denied by Local Council The Eastbourne Borough Council has rejected a plan to change a home at 25 Annington Road into a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO). The plan meant to turn the house into an eight-bedroom unit for residential tenants. Details of the Application The plan was to change a regular house into an HMO, a type of building where many people...
The Rise of Houses in Multiple Occupation: A Double-Edged Sword for Communities Introduction Local areas have seen more Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) across the region, especially in Greater Manchester. Local people, business owners, and policy makers talk about HMOs and how they change community life and housing stock. Cities face rising rents. Many people choose HMOs because they pay less. Still,...
Understanding Council Tax on Second Homes: A Comprehensive Guide Investors look at property while costs shift. Property and cost connect closely. The law now adds extra charge to second homes. New rules push local councils to raise the tax. Owners learn these changes before the cost falls. New Legislation Impacting Second Home Council Tax From April 2025, councils may double the tax on second homes....
Concerns Rise Over HMO Developments in Surrey In Surrey, residents feel rising concern. They see more shared houses. Investors and homeowners think about change. Words spread about the future and shifts in property. Growing Concerns for Local Communities Residents fear an outcome seen in Hounslow. They point to many shared houses there. One homeowner, in the same property for 20 years, said a nearby...
Housing Statistics Reveal Trends in Affordable Housing in Scotland Overview of Recent Developments The Chief Statistician released the Housing Statistics for Scotland 2023-24. This report shows the housing scene today. New housing numbers fell. Meanwhile, investment in affordable homes grew in parts. The data help investors who look at houses like HMOs, as the housing market shifts. Significant Decrease in...
Growing Concerns Surround HMO Plans in Sutton Coldfield A recent planning application stirs debate in Sutton Coldfield. A plan seeks to change a five-bedroom semi-detached home into a nine-bedroom house of multi occupancy. Many locals note the site on Lichfield Road in a well-to-do, quiet area. Proposed Conversion Details The plan will change the family home into a nine-bedroom space. Each room gets its...
Fines Imposed on Unlicensed HMOs in Gravesend Gravesham Borough Council acted. They fined two unlicensed HMOs in Gravesend. The check found problems. The council fined a total of £27,500. This move shows the local team values clear housing rules and good home quality. Details of the Fines The landlord on Granville Road got a fine of £10,000. Another case on Parrock Street hit a managing agent with...
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