Westminster City Council has initiated a public consultation to discuss the introduction of a new selective licensing scheme aimed at improving standards in the private rented sector across specific areas of the city. As the largest private rented sector in England, Westminster faces unique challenges, particularly amid the ongoing national housing crisis, which has made private renting the only viable...
Westminster City Council is poised to implement a significant new licensing scheme aimed at enhancing the standards of the private rented sector within the borough. As the council seeks to gather feedback from stakeholders—comprised of tenants, landlords, property agents, and community members—the proposed scheme would establish regulations for privately rented homes accommodating families or up to two...
Westminster City Council has initiated a consultation process for a new selective licensing scheme aimed at regulating the private rented sector in the city. This initiative seeks to engage tenants, landlords, property agents, and other stakeholders in providing feedback on the proposed scheme, which is designed to enhance the safety and management of privately rented homes occupied by families or small...
In a significant legal ruling, Alvaro Odeh-Torro, a landlord operating out of Camden, has been penalised with a hefty fine of approximately £50,000 following investigations into serious safety violations in two of his properties. His company, London Living Group, faced scrutiny after reports of severe overcrowding were substantiated, uncovering issues such as inadequate room sizes, compromised fire safety...
Westminster City Council has unveiled a significant proposal aimed at reforming the regulation of private rented homes across the city. This new initiative, part of an ongoing effort to enhance housing standards, involves the introduction of a selective licensing scheme. This scheme seeks to expand the scope of existing regulations beyond houses in multiple occupation (HMOs), which were previously...
As the UK grapples with a persistent housing crisis, alternative housing solutions are gaining prominence. Among these, co-living spaces are emerging as a compelling choice for a diverse range of tenants. Niki Kyriacou from the National House Building Council (NHBC) underscored this trend, revealing that while co-living has not yet seen explosive growth, especially compared to traditional housing segments,...
Rogue landlords continue to plague residents across London, with unscrupulous practices commonly reported. Among the boroughs, Kensington and Chelsea stand out, not for their proactive measures but for their strikingly low prosecution rates of such landlords. Despite receiving an alarming 4,170 complaints over a five-year span, the council has only managed to take one case to court. This gap in enforcement...
As the UK grapples with soaring housing costs and an ever-diversifying population, the co-living trend is emerging as a flexible and appealing residential solution. Predominantly centred in London, co-living provides an innovative alternative to traditional renting, offering advantages such as reduced living costs and communal living benefits, particularly for younger adults. However, it is not only the...
Westminster City Council has recently launched a significant public consultation aimed at improving the standards of private rented homes in the borough. This initiative focuses on a proposed selective licensing scheme targeting privately rented properties—primarily those occupied by families or a maximum of two sharers. With the largest private rented sector in England amid a housing crisis, the council...
As the UK grapples with a persistent housing crisis, the concept of co-living emerges as a pragmatic solution, particularly in urban locales such as London. Co-living refers to shared living arrangements that foster community while providing affordable housing options. With the cost of housing spiraling, the attractiveness of co-living is gaining traction among various demographics, from young...
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