Hastings Charity Proposes New HMO to Tackle Homelessness Overview Hastings faces a housing need. The Seaview Project, a local charity, has plans for a new shared home. Its goal is to help people in need. The charity sent its proposal to Hastings Borough Council. The plan uses a local house to add more beds and safe places to stay. This move looks to ease the problem of homelessness. Project Details The...
Fire Safety Breaches Charge Brought Against Illegal HMO Landlord A recent court ruling hit a landlord in Surrey who ran an illegal House of Multiple Occupation. The case shows why fire safety rules in property care must be met. The city finds that tenants in weak homes suffer when landlords break these rules. Details of the Case Mona Jetwani, a 53-year-old landlord from Egham, Surrey, turned a...
Surge in Council Tax for Second Homes: What Property Investors Need to Know Second home owners in England now face a steep rise in their council tax bills. The change begins in April 2025. New rules let local councils add extra tax on homes that are not the main residence. This news is important for property investors. Understanding the New Council Tax Premium In early 2024, lawmakers passed a rule that...
Shelter Scotland Calls for Council Leadership Change Over Homelessness Policy Dispute Shelter Scotland stands at the forefront of housing and homelessness work. It claims that the City of Edinburgh Council must change its leadership. The charity points to a growing clash over Edinburgh’s homelessness policy and how Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) are handled. The city now sees high homelessness...
New Rules for House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) Amidst Rapid Growth in Bolton Introduction Bolton sees a fast rise in HMO use. In 2021, there were 117 HMOs. By the end of 2024, the count is 720. Bolton Council plans stricter planning rules. The new plan will start in one year. Local officials and residents worry over this gap. The Surge in HMOs Since 2010, changing a home into an HMO for up to six...
Concerns Rise Over New HMOs in Guildford: A Potential Shift in Community Dynamics Introduction The Guildford Borough Council made a decision. Its plan changes family homes into HMOs along Applegarth Avenue. This choice brings worry to local people. They quickly see a street that once held many families now hosting short-term residents. The discussion joins a larger talk about shared housing for students...
Birmingham Council Rejects HMO Plans Over Community Concerns Birmingham, UK – 23 February 2025 The council rejected a plan for a seven‐bed HMO on Pershore Road. The decision came after warnings from local voices. People feared the extra home shares would tip the balance in the community. They worried for their life quality and safety. Background on the Proposal The plan aimed to change a building at...
Rising Concerns Over Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) in Greater Manchester People need affordable homes. Owners change single houses into HMOs in Greater Manchester. This shift gives tenants simple living plans with many bills paid inside rent. Local residents and officials worry about changes in how neighbors connect. They also fear a drop in family homes. The HMO Boom: A Double-Edged Sword HMOs now...
Planning Inspector Denies Appeal for Eastbourne House in Multiple Occupation By Huw Oxburgh, Local Democracy Reporter A planning inspector ruled against an appeal for a property at 14 Rylstone Road in Eastbourne used as a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO). Star Property had sought permission after they changed a family home into shared housing. The inspector’s decision affects both property backers and...
Council Tax Set to Double on Second Homes in Over 200 UK Areas Starting April 2025 From 1st April 2025, most local councils in England and Wales will add a 100% council tax load to second homes. Over 200 councils, including those in Cornwall and Norfolk, will put this rule into action. The extra tax is expected to bring in around £445 million. This money aims to ease housing demand and local cost...
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