Historic Sheffield House Proposed for Conversion into Flats A proposal appears in Sheffield’s old city. A 19th‑century house stands large. It has nearly 40 rooms and works as an HMO. The city plans now see the house change into flats. This need comes from rising demand for homes in urban areas. Planning Proposal Overview City Council will review plans to change the building on Burngreave Road into 23...
Community Unites Against Overdevelopment: HMO Application Denied in Erdington Birmingham City Council denied a plan that would change a three-bedroom home into a five-bedroom House of Multiple Occupation on Mason Road, Erdington. Local people joined together to stop the plan. Almost 400 locals signed a petition. Fifty neighbours also gathered to protest against the change. Residents Rally for...
Understanding the Surge in Council Tax for Second Homes in England In April 2025, second home owners in England face a higher council tax. Local councils change tax rules much like those in Scotland and Wales. Property investors and homeowners must read these changes well to plan for extra costs. The New Council Tax Premium New rules from early 2024 let councils add a council tax premium to second homes....
Edinburgh Council to Relocate Homeless from Unlicensed B&Bs and Hotels The council made a key decision against the growing homelessness in the city. They chose to move hundreds who live in unlicensed hotels and B&Bs. The shift will start before the end of November 2024. ## Background of the Situation Since COVID-19 struck, the city saw a rise in short-term housing. The council provided many hotel...
Second Home Council Tax: What Property Investors Need to Know Investors buy a second home. Tax rules change. Local tax rules now shift. Tax costs rise. New rules affect investors and home buyers. Council Tax Premiums Up to 100% On Second Homes From April 2025, many councils in England add up to a 100% tax premium on second homes. Many councils may now double the tax on extra homes. This rule came in early...
Plans for New HMOs Approved in Dover Amid Community Concerns Overview Dover council approved plans for two new HMOs. The new homes sit on Castle Hill Road and Castle Street. Residents protest the sites. They worry about how the new houses will affect community life. The town now sees more HMOs. Many fear that the increase may harm friendly ties and the look of a popular tourist spot. Current HMO Landscape...
Shelter Scotland Calls for Leadership Change in Edinburgh over Homelessness Policy Dispute Shelter Scotland asks the City of Edinburgh Council to remove its leaders. This push follows trouble over how the council handles unlicensed HMOs and tries to loosen current homelessness laws. Edinburgh faces the second-highest homelessness rate in Scotland. Concerns Raised by Shelter Scotland Shelter Scotland shows...
Controversial Takeaway Voucher Claims Spark Council Investigation in Brighton Allegations of Bribery in Planning Application Process Brighton faces a new investigation. The council now looks into claims that a landlord gave takeaway vouchers to tenants. The vouchers were for making good comments about a planning change. The claim starts with WSE Property Services Ltd. John and Holly Wright run this group....
Plans submitted for an 8-bed HMO on Manchester Road, Bury Bury, UK – A plan has been submitted to change a home on Manchester Road into a House in Multiple Occupation for eight people. The plan shows a trend in the Bury area as more homes share rooms to match a rental market that shifts. Proposed Development The design starts with a two-storey house. The idea builds an eight-bed HMO using a simple...
Growing Concerns Over HMO Developments in Surrey: Are Neighbours Watching Their Communities Change? The growth of HMOs in Surrey has sparked worry among locals. Houses change quickly into multi-tenant rentals. Many residents see a change like that in Hounslow. Hounslow faces house conversions that disturb its feel. Each new rental makes people ask how their street will change. Resident Concerns: A...
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