In a significant move aimed at improving standards within the private rented sector, Westminster City Council has launched a consultation on a new selective licensing scheme for private rental homes in selected areas of the borough. This initiative invites stakeholders—including tenants, landlords, property agents, and community members— to contribute their insights as Westminster grapples with an...
In recent years, the UK has been grappling with soaring housing costs, especially in urban areas. Amidst these challenges, co-living has emerged as a potentially transformative housing solution, particularly for city dwellers seeking flexibility and community. Even though the sector has seen comparatively slow growth—housing approximately 4,000 units nationwide against a backdrop of 1.9 million potential...
Westminster City Council has announced a new consultation focused on a proposed selective licensing scheme aimed at enhancing safety standards in private rented homes across several areas of the city. The consultation invites feedback from tenants, landlords, property agents, and anyone interested in the private rented housing sector, highlighting the Council's proactive approach amidst an ongoing national...
As housing demands escalate across the UK, co-living spaces are emerging as a revolutionary solution designed to meet the evolving needs of modern renters. Co-living, which emphasizes shared living environments supplemented by communal spaces and amenities, is particularly appealing to younger demographics grappling with the high cost of living and the desire for community connection. Recent initiatives by...
The housing landscape in the UK is currently undergoing a significant transformation, with co-living emerging as a promising solution to the country's pressing housing crisis. As urban areas, particularly London, grapple with a shortfall in affordable living options, co-living has started gaining traction as a viable alternative to traditional housing models. This article examines the rise of co-living...
In Egham, Surrey, the plans for the expansion of Royal Holloway University have ignited a heated debate among residents. The proposal aims to increase the university's student population from over 12,000 to 15,000, sparking both support and significant opposition within the community. Proponents of the plan argue that the expansion could bring various benefits, including economic growth and enhanced...
Westminster City Council has launched a new consultation regarding a proposed selective licensing scheme aimed at enhancing tenant safety in privately rented accommodation throughout London. This initiative seeks to solicit feedback from tenants, landlords, property agents, and various stakeholders involved in the private rental sector. The licensing scheme is designed to cover private rented homes...
Westminster City Council is set to engage residents in a consultation regarding a proposed selective licensing scheme targeting private rented homes within the city. The initiative, aimed primarily at residences occupied by families or a maximum of two sharers, comes in response to the growing private rental sector in England amid an ongoing housing crisis. As many residents struggle to access social...
Westminster City Council is inviting feedback on a proposed selective property licensing scheme targeting the private rented sector, with the aim of enhancing rental safety and quality across the borough by2026. The scheme is part of the council’s broader strategy to tackle the challenges posed by the housing crisis, especially in a locality with the largest private rented sector in England. All...
In a significant ruling that underscores the ongoing challenges of tenant safety in London, dodgy landlord Alvaro Odeh-Torro and his company, London Living Group, have been fined approximately £50,000 for serious violations of housing regulations. The fine comes as a result of overcrowding issues in two managed properties, where multiple tenants were found living in unsatisfactory conditions that...
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