Gravesend Housing Enforcement: Heavy Fines for Unlicensed HMOs The council of Gravesham Borough acts. It has fined two landlords. The fines target unlicensed HMOs in Gravesend, Kent. The total fines come to £27,500. This firm step marks a strict watch on unsafe rental work. Fines Issued for Non-compliance The council gives a £10,000 fine. It strikes the landlord of an unlicensed HMO on Granville Road....
Plan to Convert Rural East Sussex Hotel into Shared Housing Approved In rural East Sussex, a plan to change the Crockstead Farm Hotel into shared housing got planning approval. The hotel closed, and an appeal brought the matter to a planning inspector. The decision came on January 6, 2025. ## Background: Hotel Closure and Conversion Proposal The hotel opened as a hotel and closed in March 2020 when the...
Proposal for Conversion of Historic Sheffield House into Flats Sheffield, UK – 23rd October 2024 - A notable proposal now exists. A 19th-century house lies on Burngreave Road in Sheffield. The building stands with almost 40 rooms as a House in Multiple Occupation. The plan now seeks to turn it into more than 20 apartments. HMO Background and Current Usage The house, built in the 1800s, became an HMO ten...
Changing Face of Neighbourhoods: The Rise of HMOs in Greater Manchester and Its Impact Demand for affordable homes grows in Greater Manchester. Landlords and tenants use houses where more people live. The growth of these homes makes some residents worry about changed neighbourhoods and strained local services. Local councils now push for firmer rules, and the talk about HMOs grows. The Demand for...
Community Unites Against HMO Expansion: Erdington Residents Celebrate Planning Decision Birmingham City Council has turned down a plan to change a family home into a House of Multiple Occupation. The local community sent a strong message. Almost 400 residents signed a petition, and 50 people protested the change. MP Paulette Hamilton said this decision shows that many locals do not want more HMOs in the...
How Much Council Tax Will You Have to Pay on a Second Home? Property investment changes fast. Many owners with a second home need to know how these shifts affect their money. In England, council tax on second homes is set to rise from April 2025. This article explains what the change means for property investors, the factors that shape council tax rates, and the steps that can be taken to cut...
Police Investigation After Tragic Death of Young Boy in St Austell St Austell, Cornwall — Police now check the death of a young boy at a home on Thornpark Road in St Austell. On January 15, 2025, emergency crews came to help when the child became unresponsive. Both the South Western Ambulance Service and Devon and Cornwall Police arrived without delay. Incident Overview At about 7:55 am, responders...
Plans for West Midlands Pub Conversion: A Step Towards Community Revitalisation Overview of the Proposal Sandwell Council has backed a plan to change the long-closed Forge Tavern in Wednesbury. The proposal will set up a shared home with eight beds. The planning group meets on April 2 to study the plan in detail. A report by the planning officers sits next to the council’s request. Background of the...
Understanding Council Tax on Second Homes: What You Need to Know New laws change council tax for second homes in England. Homeowners and investors face higher costs. Starting April 2025, many local councils add a tax increase on homes that are not main residences. Costs may double for these owners. New Laws for Council Tax on Second Homes In early 2024, lawmakers allowed local councils to add a tax premium...
New Regulations for HMOs in Bolton Amid Surge in Conversions Overview of HMO Growth Bolton Council announced plans to act on a fast rise in Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) in the area. The borough saw HMOs grow from 117 in 2021 to around 720 by the end of 2024. The council works to protect neighborhood homes and to keep enough family residences as the need for affordable housing grows. Tighter...
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