Unlicensed HMOs in Gravesend Fined £27,500: A Warning to Landlords Introduction Gravesham Borough Council has taken firm steps to protect housing standards. The council fined two unlicensed Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) in Gravesend, Kent. The fines total £27,500. This action shows the council’s strong work to make sure all properties abide by licensing rules. These rules guard both tenants and...
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Objections Raised Against Proposed HMO Conversion in Wigan A plan exists to change a five-bedroom house on Dicconson Street in Wigan into a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO). The conversion is put forward by Andrew Lyon, director of Winstanley Property Ltd, to suit five people. Local residents voice concerns. Their worries come fast as the plan draws near to the town centre. Concerns from...
Investigative Claims Surround Brighton HMO Planning Application By Sarah Booker-Lewis, Local Democracy Reporter Published 18th March 2025 A new House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) planning proposal in Portslade, Brighton shows troubling signs. A landlord stands accused of trying to sway public views by giving out takeaway vouchers for positive comments. Brighton and Hove City Council now checks these...
Significant Council Tax Changes for Second Home Owners and Property Investors in 2024 The new year starts with a change. Second home owners and property investors in the UK face new council tax rules. Many local councils will add a tax premium on second homes. This premium may add up to 100% more to the bill. A second home’s annual tax could jump from about £2,171 to £4,342. The change targets areas...
Controversial Approval for 13-Bed HMO in Scarborough: Balancing Housing Needs and Community Concerns Plans aim to convert an old bed and breakfast into a 13-bed HMO in Scarborough’s South Bay area. Councillors approved the conversion even as many locals opposed it. The council met on December 12 to decide while debates on HMO growth in seaside towns filled the room. Tourists and locals alike face changes...
Landlord Fined £12,000 for Illegal Conversion of Bungalow into Overcrowded HMO A landlord in Egham, Surrey broke housing rules. She turned a three-bedroom bungalow into a 15-room house of multiple occupation. Meenu Jetwani, also called Mona and aged 53, now faces ten charges. A court in Staines set the fine after a case led by Runnymede Borough Council. Unsafe Living Conditions Inspectors found the home...
Shelter Scotland's Protest Against Edinburgh City Council's Housing Strategy Shelter Scotland led a protest against Edinburgh City Council’s housing rules. The group met outside Edinburgh City Chambers on December 4, 2023. The protest showed the strain in Scotland’s housing scene. Protesters ask Scottish Ministers and the Scottish Housing Regulator to act now. They claim the council will halt key...
Growing Concerns Over HMO Proposal in Wigan Neighbourhood Plans are now out for a five-bedroom house on Dicconson Street in Wigan. Andrew Lyon, who directs Winstanley Property Ltd., leads the proposal. Neighbours raise their voices because they worry for their community. Details of the Proposal The house stands in a busy area near Wigan town centre. The plan lets the three-storey home hold up to five...
New Council Tax Premiums for Second Homes: What Property Investors Need to Know As the new fiscal year nears, investors and second home owners face new charges. Local councils in the UK now may raise council tax by up to 100% on homes that serve as a second residence. The change adds to rising costs like higher stamp duty and shifts in mortgage interest relief for buy-to-let properties. Understanding the...
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