Concerns Rise Over HMO Developments in Surrey: Residents Fear Neighbouring Areas Will Follow Hounslow's Path Introduction Residents in Sunbury, Surrey, grow worried about Houses of Multiple Occupation spread in their area. Many think the rise may bring problems seen in Hounslow. Their fear comes from a loss of close community ties, falling property values, and changes in the neighbourhood's look. Rising...
Local Campaigners Cheer as HMO Plan is Dismissed in Erdington Birmingham City Council did not allow a plan. The plan would change a three-bedroom family home on Mason Road into a five-bedroom HMO. Nearly 400 people signed a petition. Around 50 neighbours joined protests. Every link in the protest shows the community stands together. Concerns Over Too Many HMOs Erdington MP Paulette Hamilton rallied people...
Plans for House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) in Selsey Refused by Chichester District Council In recent news, Chichester District Council has turned down an HMO application. Family Care Co Ltd applied for a property on Seal Road in Selsey. The decision has stirred feedback among local residents. Background of the Application The property once housed staff from the Conifers Rest Home until it closed in...
Understanding Council Tax on Second Homes: What Property Investors Need to Know Property investment changes fast. Investors in second homes must get set for changes in council tax rules. From April 2025, English local councils will raise council tax on second homes. Many councils in Scotland and Wales already did this. Investors in Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) must listen close as these changes may...
Approval Granted for Large HMO Development in Beverley Road, Hull Planners approved a plan. They changed an old office into a home with 32 bedrooms for several occupants. The building sits on Beverley Road in Hull. The plan came after a no vote last year. The team that voted still debates if many HMOs hurt the area. Community Concerns Voiced At the meeting, people spoke about the plan’s effect. Some...
Shelter Scotland Demands Action Against Edinburgh Council Over Homelessness Policy Failures Shelter Scotland now calls for a change in the City of Edinburgh Council leaders. They see the council as failing to protect the rights of homeless people. The council has handled unlicensed Houses in Multiple Occupation and plans to relax old laws on homelessness. The aim is to fix issues as soon as...
Takeaway Voucher Controversy: Council Probes Bribery in Planning Application Allegations Surface Brighton and Hove City Council starts an inquiry into claims. A local developer, WSE Property Services Ltd, is said to have given takeaway vouchers to tenants. The goal was to get the tenants to leave good comments on a planning application. The application asks to change a family home into a five-bedroom house...
Concerns Rise Over New HMOs in Guildford's Applegarth Avenue Residents in Guildford now watch Applegarth Avenue with worry. The borough council approved extra planning permits for Houses in Multiple Occupation on 17 July 2024. The move may change the street, which is known for shifting from family homes to rentals for students and young workers. Transformation of Community Spaces Applegarth Avenue now...
Concerns Raised Over Proposed HMO in Wigan Introduction Residents in the Swinley area of Wigan share strong objections. They see a plan to change a house into an HMO. The plan targets a five‐bedroom semi‐detached home on Dicconson Street. It will provide shared living for five people. The neighbourhood now shows change. Homeowners worry that too many HMOs crowd the area. Proposed Changes Andrew Lyon, a...
Gravesend Landlords Face Heavy Fines for Unlicensed Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) This week, Gravesham Borough Council fined landlords in Gravesend for running HMOs without a licence. The council acts to meet housing rules and keep local people safe. The Fines The fines add up to £27,500. A landlord on Granville Road paid a fee of £10,000. An agent on Parrock Street paid a fee of £17,500. The...
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