Landlord Fined for Illegally Converting Egham Bungalow into 15-Room House of Multiple Occupation Egham, Surrey – 28 November 2024 A ruling from Staines Magistrates' Court fined a local landlord £12,000. The court found that he changed a three-bedroom bungalow into a 15-room house where many people live. Runnymede Borough Council led the case. They found many unsafe conditions in the home on St Pauls...
Planning Inspector Dismisses Eastbourne HMO Appeal By Huw Oxburgh, Local Democracy Reporter A planning inspector has rejected the appeal by Star Property. The appeal asked for permission to run 14 Rylstone Road as a House in Multiple Occupation. The family home had changed into a shared residence in late 2018. The main worry was the living environment. Background of the Appeal Star Property sent a planning...
The Rise of Council Tax on Second Homes: What Property Investors Need to Know Property investors and second homeowners face changes in council tax. Local authorities plan to raise taxes from April 2025. The tax increase may affect budgets and investments across England. Changes come as many property costs, such as stamp duty and limits on mortgage interest relief for buy-to-let properties, rise...
Community Celebration as HMO Application is Rejected in Erdington Birmingham City Council rejected a plan. They would have changed a three-bedroom family home into a five-bedroom House of Multiple Occupation (HMO). Nearly 400 people signed a petition, and 50 local residents gathered to protest. The local community sees the decision as a win. Background of the Application The plan aimed to turn a family...
Shelter Scotland Demands Accountability from Edinburgh Council Amid Controversy Over Homelessness Policy Introduction Shelter Scotland calls on Edinburgh Council leaders to step down. The charity claims the council runs unlicensed HMOs and weakens laws on homelessness. This dispute fuels a strong debate about the rights of homeless people and the duties of local councils, especially in a city with...
Proposal for New 10-Bedroom HMO at Former Staffline Office in Maidstone Qualis Properties, a firm from East Malling, has proposed a change at the old Staffline office at 10 Tonbridge Road. They plan to turn the building into a 10-bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) with one flat in the basement. This idea comes at a time when the local council reviews rules for HMOs. Proposed Changes Qualis...
Plans for 8-Bed HMO on Manchester Road, Bury Proposal Overview Bury Council has seen a new planning application. The application aims to change a home on Manchester Road into an eight-bedroom house in multiple occupation (HMO). The plan meets a growing need for flexible and affordable homes. Young professionals and students can use this home. Design Features A loft will be converted with a rear dormer and...
Plans to Convert Wednesbury Pub into HMO Gains Council Support Sandwell Council planners back a plan that turns the long-unused Forge Tavern on Furnace Street into an eight-bedroom House in Multiple Occupation. The council is set to confirm the plan at its next meeting. The old pub has stood empty since it closed in 2016. ## History of Attempts to Revive the Forge Tavern The Forge Tavern has faced hard...
Planning Inspector Denies Appeal for Eastbourne House in Multiple Occupation Introduction A planning inspector rejected an appeal over a property on Rylstone Road in Eastbourne. The property ran as a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO). The ruling points to worries about the quality of living in these homes. This decision may guide landlords and investors in East Sussex. Background of the Case The property...
Transformation Plans for Former Kent Premier Inn into 46-Bed HMO Introduction A plan is on the table to turn a vacant Premier Inn in Singlewell, Gravesend, Kent into an HMO with 46 bedrooms. The developers stress that this is not a poor-quality housing project or an attempt to take advantage of hard times. This article lays out the idea, the developer’s aim, and what it means for the local...
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