The Rise of HMOs in Greater Manchester: Navigating Opportunities and Community Concerns Introduction HMOs appear in Greater Manchester. They fill a need for low-cost places. Rising rents push many people to find shared housing. Local residents worry about changes in their streets. They see a link in how these houses affect their homes. A Growing Demand for HMOs HMOs have grown in number over recent years...
Plans for Expressway Between Cambridge and Oxford Put on Hold Many groups and local authorities supported a plan to build a fast road between Cambridge and Oxford. The idea was to connect these old cities with a direct road. The plan is now off the table, which raises new questions about travel between the two cities. Current Travel Challenges Cambridge and Oxford lie 66 miles apart. Yet, the drive is long...
Edinburgh City Council Sets New Plan for Homeless Housing Edinburgh City Council now changes its approach for temporary homes for homeless people. Starting November 30, the council will stop using houses without a local license as short-term shelters. This step matters now as about 650 people live in places that lack the proper license. Rising Demand for Temporary Housing After the COVID-19 crisis, the...
Former Kent Premier Inn Set for Transformation into 46-Bed HMO Alder Design & Build will change the old Premier Inn in Singlewell, Gravesend into a 46-bedroom HMO. The team insists the project will supply good homes. They state the work will not come from a landlord with bad ideas. Background of the Project Alder Design & Build bought the hotel from Whitbread in November last year. Before the sale...
Do YOU Live in an Unlicensed HMO? Understanding the Risks and Your Rights In the UK housing scene, HMOs have grown in use. People live in them as shared homes. Many students and young workers find a place there. Living in an unlicensed HMO can bring legal and money risks. In Birmingham, residents must check if their home has a licence as new rules start. What is a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO)? An HMO...
Proposal for HMO Conversion in Heworth, York Overview of the Application York City Council got a planning application. A five-bedroom house on Monkton Road will change into a shared home. The house sits next to a shopping parade in Heworth. Mr. J. Aujla led the submission from J&P Properties (Yorkshire) Limited. The plan covers the property at 75a Monkton Road. The idea may change bed rental options in...
Landlord Fined After 15-Room HMO Conversion in Egham A landlord in Egham, Surrey, has been hit with a £12,000 fine. Meenu Jetwani, also called Mona, changed a small three-bedroom bungalow into a 15-room house in multiple occupation. She now faces ten charges. The change put tenants at great risk. Shocking Living Conditions Found At Staines Magistrates' Court, Jetwani admitted the errors seen by Runnymede...
Approval Granted for Conversion of East Sussex Hotel into Shared Housing Introduction Planning permission has been granted. The defunct Crockstead Farm Hotel in rural East Sussex will become a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO). An appeal passed after the local council’s initial no made this change possible. The decision meets the need for low-cost housing as the area looks to serve more...
Council Tax Set to Double on Second Homes: A New Challenge for HMO Investors From 1st April 2025, over 200 councils in England and Wales will raise council tax on second homes. The tax will double. Many investors in HMOs may face a different cost plan. The councils need more funds. They face hard money times. Overview of the Changes Sky News shows that many councils plan a 100% council tax premium on...
Rising Concerns Over HMOs in Surrey: Neighbours Fear Their Community Will Decline Residents in Sunbury, Surrey now worry about changes in their area. They note more HMOs are beginning nearby. They fear the local scene will mirror parts of Hounslow that now face many problems. Counters to Community Concerns Richard Evans, a long-time resident, sees a plan to change the cottage next door into a six-person...
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