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HMOs in Greater Manchester: A Double-Edged Sword for Local Neighbourhoods Introduction In Greater Manchester, HMOs rise fast. Houses in Multiple Occupation change streets and lives nearby. Many people seek low-cost homes here. Local councils fight this surge. Residents speak up and many even think of selling. The Growing Demand for HMOs HMOs attract tenants as rent climbs. Tenants share rooms and costs,...

New Plans for Temporary Housing in South London: Ex-Student Accommodation Set to House Homeless Families Overview of the Initiative South London faces a housing crisis. The plan takes a former student residence and changes it into temporary housing for homeless families. The borough has more than 11,000 households on the waiting list as of March 2025. AKA Capability LLP now owns the Mount Clare campus,...

Understanding Recent Trends in the UK Housing Market Overview of Economic Indicators The UK housing market shows signs of change. Data from a House of Commons Library report (April 16, 2025) links house prices, mortgage approvals, and building activity. Investors in House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) see that market shifts connect to property values and rent yields. House Prices on the Rise UK house prices...

The Best Places to Invest in UK Property Right Now The UK property market shifts as the economy moves. Investors choose property, especially HMOs, and look for the best areas to put their money. New data shows key regions with strong returns. Buyer tastes and rental needs shape these choices. The British Psyche: A Love for Real Estate Brits love property. Home ownership forms a part of their life. Many...

Overseas Investors Seize Share as UK Commercial Real Estate Declines to £949 Billion Overview of the UK Commercial Real Estate Market The UK property market now sits at £949 billion in value. The Investment Property Forum (IPF) released the report, The Size & Structure of the UK Property Market, which shows that more foreign buyers own parts of the market. Local firms now own less. UK real...

New Planning Controls for HMOs in Bolton Amid Surge in Conversions Bolton is a town in Greater Manchester that will soon impose tighter rules on HMOs. Numbers jumped from 117 in 2021 to about 720 by late 2024. Local leaders act now because housing and community life are under pressure. The Rise of HMOs in Bolton Houses change into HMOs where up to six people live. In the past, owners could convert houses...

Gravesend Council Targets Unlicensed Houses in Multiple Occupation with Substantial Fines Gravesham Borough Council fines unlicensed HMOs in Gravesend, Kent. The council targets two landlords with fines that add up to £27,500. The measure aims to enforce housing rules. Each word links directly to its head, keeping the message clear. Fines Imposed A landlord on Granville Road pays £10,000. A managing...

South London HMO Plans Approved Amidst Community Concerns Planning Approval for HMO Growth The council approved a plan at 17 Moordown, Woolwich. The council changes a single family house into a space for six residents. The plan adds a rear extension. Residents sent about 50 objections. Neighbours worry about more traffic, noise, and disputes. Before, the council allowed a change for five residents....

Landlord Fined for Dangerous 15-Room HMO Conversion in Egham On 28 November 2024, in Egham, Surrey, a landlord got into trouble. She changed a simple three-bedroom bungalow into a disorderly 15-room HMO. Meenu Jetwani, age 53, also known as Mona, faced ten charges. She admitted each charge for her risky change. The Court's Decision Staines Magistrates' Court fined Jetwani £12,000. The council acted to...

Eastbourne Borough Council Acts on Rising HMOs Introduction Eastbourne sees more houses in multiple occupation. A recent study shows many HMOs now sit in our town. The council and community now feel the strain of increased pressure. The cabinet has chosen steps to help keep order in our town. Study Findings and Council Response The study lists more HMOs used by young workers, students, and low-income...