Retrospective Plans for HMO in Eastbourne Refused Local authorities denied retrospective plans to change a house on Annington Road into an eight‐bedroom HMO. The decision exposes the demanding rules that bind housing use. It pulls together factors from building safety, room standards, and access paths into a single rule set. Overview of the Application The application set out to shift the role of a home...
Plans for New Eight-Bed HMO on Manchester Road, Bury A new plan converts a residential property on Manchester Road in Bury into an eight-bedroom house in multiple occupation. The proposal, designed with careful head–dependent links between rooms and spaces, shows a shift in living arrangements that attracts investors with varied property interests. Proposed Specifications The application details a loft...
Council Tax to Double on Second Homes in Over 200 Areas: What Investors Need to Know Starting April, councils in England and Wales will change council tax. Over 200 councils will a 100 per cent surcharge on second-home owners. This shift property investors, especially those with HMOs or buy-to-let properties. Details of the Council Tax Changes A recent report that nearly three-quarters of local...
Growing Concerns Over Proposed HMO Conversions in Established Residential Areas A planning application now seeks a change. This change shifts a semi-detached family home into a dwelling shared by several tenants. The plan targets a five-bedroom property on Lichfield Road in Sutton Coldfield. Local residents have raised many objections to this idea. Details of the Proposal The plan calls for nine en-suite...
Concerns Grow Over HMO Developments in Surrey The trend of Houses in Multiple Occupation grows in Surrey. Residents now worry about the effect on their community. News of new builds makes them fear that their streets might change like areas that now share many houses, such as Hounslow. Understanding HMOs HMOs stand as houses where several people share rooms for eating, bathing, and living. Students, young...
Rising Homelessness in Edinburgh Amid Accommodation Challenges Overview Edinburgh sees homelessness rise. The council struggles to supply temporary shelter. Statistics show that half the requests for short-term housing fall without support. People sleep on streets as options drop. Rising Demand for Temporary Accommodation In March, the council left 750 requests unsatisfied. That figure makes up 57.9% of...
Are Yorkshire Councils Cracking Down on Illegal HMOs? In the UK, investors back houses in multiple occupation. In 2024, over 400,000 HMOs are counted. Many councils in North Yorkshire push to control these homes. They aim to keep rents safe and properties sound. This text lays out what these rules mean for landlords and investors. Understanding Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) HMOs are homes where...
Fines for Unlicensed HMOs in Gravesend The council fined two HMOs in Gravesend, Kent. Two properties, not holding a valid licence, received fines that total £27,500. This move shows a firm commitment by local officials to keep housing rules strong and properties safe. Details of the Fines Gravesham Borough Council imposed a £10,000 fine on a landlord who ran an unlicensed HMO on Granville Road. A...
New Licensing Scheme Aims to Upgrade HMO Standards in Brighton and Hove The authority launches a licensing scheme to control rental standards. A licensing measure takes effect on 1 July 2024. The measure links directly to Houses in Multiple Occupation in Brighton and Hove. It targets smaller HMOs that span two or more storeys and hold three to four occupants, where each word connects closely to the...
Understanding Council Tax on Second Homes in the UK: What You Need to Know Property we own connects to tax. Investment and tax join in a second home. Law changes hit tax in April 2025. The tax for a second home may now double. Council Tax Increases: What to Expect Local councils gain new power. New rules in 2024 allow a 100% tax boost. Homes not used as a main place face this tax jump. An average bill may...
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